Let’s stand tall, shake off the lies and deceit of the dark one, and put on the whole armor of God. The battle may be taxing, and sometimes overwhelming, but remember, “He has already won the war!” Now that, my brothers and sisters, is Divine Love! He loved us first and loves us best!
Paulette Taylor
December 28, 2021Often people use this time of year to initiate some form of new beginning, a fresh start, and some even make resolutions, or something they can claim as a promise to themselves to get various things done. Truly we all are a work in progress but, one thing that stands the test of time, all time, is that God’s promises are true and sure, always.
Don’t give in to life situations or give up on yourself, or Him! God has brought us through the past years, and through these turbulent virus years. Although many saints are sleeping, awaiting His call, those of us who remain must persevere. The struggles have been too long and too hard, but our real joy has always been in Him. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).
Let’s stand tall, shake off the lies and deceit of the dark one, and put on the whole armor of God. The battle may be taxing, and sometimes overwhelming, but remember, “He has already won the war!” Now that, my brothers and sisters, is Divine Love! He loved us first and loves us best!
The fleeting joys of this life pale in comparison to the reality of the Heavenly realm. Thank God for the hope we have in Heaven. Prayerfully remember John’s vision of Heaven, the Tree of Life, the streets of gold, and the jeweled, golden wall surrounding that great city, the Holy Jerusalem (see Revelation 21 and 22).
“Throw the windows of the soul wide open, Heavenward, and let the sunshine of Christ’s righteousness in. Morning, noon, and night your heart may be filled with the bright rays of Heaven’s light” (The Review & Herald, April 7, 1904, “Heavenly Places”, pp. 275‒276, Ellen G. White).
The glory of the Lord will shine abundantly on that amazing, never-to-happen-again, day . . . when the Savior comes to this sin-filled earth, ready to retrieve those faithful souls. How long He has waited with open arms to welcome home His children, to put an end to sin, despair, illness, pain, and hurt, once and for all. Yes, all things will be made right. We will be made spotless, cleansed and finally, finally, set forever free! Yet a little while, oh, just a little while longer, and we shall see the King! Praise God, every eye will see Him. So hold on. . .hold on . . . The next stop is Heaven!
Paulette Taylor is the Indiana Conference prayer coordinator.
