The words of Psalm 102—one of our morning psalms—are a message of hope in an uncertain world. They are addressed to God: “Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you endure; they will all wear out like a garment. You change them like clothing, and they pass away; but you are the same, and your years have no end” (Psalm 102:25-27). To put our faith and confidence in anything other than God would leave us with no hope. But to stand on a foundation of faith in the Creator is to lay claim to the promise of life abundant.
Tomorrow the Christian world will celebrate Christmas Eve. Candles will be lit, carols will be sung, families will gather. At the same time there also will be those faced with hard decisions, with difficult lives, with poverty and homelessness. Above it all, however, the joy and the hardship, the family dinners and the homeless couples, God remains steadfast and eternal. No matter what tomorrow brings, no matter what the days ahead may hold for us, God’s providence will not end, and God’s presence will not be abated.
May this season of Christmas be a source of grace and courage for all of us in the living of these days, whether they be filled with joy or with struggle. For the Lord we await comes to us in weakness, but offers us strength beyond measure. Thanks be to God!
Prayer: Lord, may the light of your continence fall upon us and give us peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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