I trust in the Word of God - I wait for it, I hope in it. My hope is not wishful thinking because it is anchored in the character of God. He who promises is faithful - He is righteous and good - He will never disappoint and He is not a man that He should lie. I can be sure of Him and sure of His promises to me and because I am sure I go out with singing, go out to each new day with confidence, unafraid to face each situation and circumstance. What can man do to me if my God is for me? Of what will I be afraid when the great Creator God has promised eternity to me? Why would I bother about the things of this world if my inheritance is glorious, if it is reserved in heaven for me, imperishable and undelfiled?
Out of the depths I have called to Him and He has answered my cry. He has redeemed me, forgiven me, purified and restored me. I am already glorious in His eyes and am being made more glorious as each day passes - as I choose to renew my mind with His word. No longer do I worry about my sins, trusting in His forgiveness and in His marvellous salvation. No longer am I afraid to try in case I might fail, no longer afraid of mistakes knowing that my loving Father is encouraging me, causing me to continue to trust in His grace which is always sufficient for me. My mind and my soul are filled with awe at the mercy of this holy God - filled with a desire to live for His glory - to decrease that He might increase - to live to proclaim His excellencies.
And so I wait and I hope and I trust - I cry out to Him, come quickly Lord Jesus - put an end to the horror and the abuse, to the corruption and perversion that knows no bounds. Come quickly Lord Jesus - take Your stand upon the earth - be exalted as King of kings and Lord of lords and oh Lord until You come, help me to walk worthy of the calling with which I have been called even as I trust that You who began this good work in me will see it through to completion on the day of Christ Jesus.
