"O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!" -Psalm 8:9
Are you better off now than at the beginning of 2013? That's a question people will ask themselves. The question will be a topic discussed on TV and radio.
How will most people answer the question? On what basis? -financially, health, glad times with family and friends, dreams came true? If so, then yes, they're better off. Otherwise, no.
For Christians, there's a different way to look at things. The year we've just lived was another year under the grace and care of our Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus does all things well. He worked in our lives not just what was good for us, but what was best for us! 2013 has been another year lived in His forgiveness and life!
Maybe this year brought you heartache, injury, sickness, pain, or financial difficulties. Maybe things were not as easy and smooth as past years. But through it all, Jesus has been with you. His Word sustained you -kept you in saving faith. No matter what your feelings, dreams, or emotions tell you this night about another year gone by, don't look to your earthly circumstances to inform you about the Lord's care and dealings. Look to Jesus and see how He fulfilled His promises to you. He can be trusted in 2014 just as much as in 2013.
Study Him in the Scriptures this new year and see what you mean to Him. Cast all your care upon Him for He cares for you!
-Dale
