Monday, December 3, 2018

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
Psalms 90: 1-2

Home. Everyone has an image of what home is to them. The definition of home is: one’s own abode (residence/habitation). For the most part, we find our homes to be a place of rest, comfort, peace, and love. When the outside world is not what we’d like it to be, we long for the safety and comfort of home. For those who trust in God, we look to God to be what we desire in our homes: comfort, provision, and protection. The Israelites wandered in the desert many years—so long in fact that they thought they were going to die in the desert. But, God had a different plan. He brought them into a land so wonderful they could never have imagined being so blessed.\

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves wandering from God when we feel our needs are not met. But, God is everlasting and in control of all things at all times. As His people, we are permanently united to Him no matter how far we might wander. He is our help in times of trouble, and we can live wholly assured of His eternal presence in every aspect of our lives. We are assured repeatedly in the Bible of God’s favor and protection. And, from “everlasting to everlasting”, He will be the eternal God.

Eternal God, help us to make you our heart’s desire. Help us to remember during this holy season that you are in control of all things and help us to dwell in your presence. Grant us the peace of allowing you to reign in our lives and in our homes. Please be our provision and refuge always, and as always, we will praise you and thank you. Amen.

Christine Naessens is Administrative Assistant to Human Resources at Liberty Lutheran.

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