This is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118.24. The Lord has made this day for us, so take time to see His handiwork and know that He is God. May the sunshine warm your face and the wind be at your back. May the rule of God be in your heart leading and guiding you along life’s uneven pathway to our eternal home. Be kind to one another and love one another for this is pleasing and acceptable to the Lord. Yes, this is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad in it.

Spring time has arrived in Northwest, Indiana. The weather begins to warm and by God’s divine power nature comes back to life. Feeling the warmth of the sunlight and seeing the trees, grass and shrubs begin to change color after laying dormant for the fall and winter months, I am reminded of God giving new life in the resurrection of His beloved Son from death that we might have forgiveness of our repented sins and give us hope of eternal life with Him. And how we arise from our burial with Christ in baptism to walk in newness of life. The old dies and the new is born! truly we serve a living and powerful God.

There’s a great day coming by and by and perhap sooner than later. It will be a great and glorious day for the faithful of God, who have fought the good fight. For those who have loved and obeyed the Lord while here on earth. But for the sons of disobedience including those who once knew God but later rejected His ways, it will be a a sad and dreadful day. The faithful servant on that day will hear the Lord say, “Well done good and faithful servant.”but the disobedient and unfaithful will hear “Depart from Me, I never knew you.” Will it be a great and glorious day or a sad and dreadful day for you? Are you ready for the Lord to come?

Victory and eternal salvation are gifts offered to us from God through Lord Jesus. But like all gifts they must be received from the giver and accepted as given by trusting, obeying and being faithful to His word until death. By this we can be victorious over sin,death, and the spiritual forces of wickedness and have blessed assurance of eternal salvation.

Father, may Your divine goodness bless and keep me in Your loving care today. As I turn my eyes upon Jesus, may Your face shine upon me and be gracious to me. May Your love be uplifting and bring joy and happiness to our relationship as I try to faithfully serve You. May our fellowship be joyfully strengthened as I lean on You for guidance to help me through this day. In Jesus name AMEN.