Sunday, August 18, 2013

New Beginnings

Sometimes I like to think about how Sunday, the first day of the week, is like a new beginning. It is true that it is the first day of the week. And new beginnings are great because they give us a fresh start. A chance once again to do good, to get things right, new opportunities, and new chances to reach out to those that need to feel God’s love. The scriptures actually support the idea of new beginnings many times in both the New and Old Testament.

In Lamentations we read of the writer going through a bad season. Why? Because the nation of Israel turned their back on God. The story says that God brings judgement that results in the enemies of the people having victory over them till they are very cast down and suffering. The good news is that God does not forget and refuse to hear forever. When the people lament their ways, turn from their sin, and call upon the Lord, He hears and delivers them We must remember the good times in those days, and remember to turn to our God. Always. In Lamentations 3:22 it says we are not consumed and destroyed in these times because God’s mercies do not fail. They are renewed every morning. Every day we get a new chance to turn from false ways and return to our God. Every single day is a new beginning. That is a great comfort to those who name the name of Jesus as their Messiah.

Prayer
Father, please forgive us for those things we do that we should not do, and for not doing those things that we should do. Please bring Your kingdom to earth. Please judge the earth in righteousness, and help us to follow in Your ways. Let Your Spirit comfort us. In Jesus name. Amen.