[The Mayor]

January 25, 2006

And It Was So

Read:
Genesis 1:1-13

God said, . . . and it was so. —Genesis 1:9

Bible In One Year: Exodus 12-13; Matthew 16

The words are repeated several times in Genesis 1, the story of creation: "And it was so."

Whatever God said—it happened. "Let there be light . . . . Let there be a firmament . . . . Let the earth bring forth grass . . . ." Then, each time, the words: "And it was so." God spoke the words, and it became a reality.

As I read about this beginning of our world and the power of God, I started to think about some other things God and His Son Jesus have said—things we can count on.

When Jesus was talking about His followers, He said, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand" (John 10:28). If we have put our trust in Him, we can be assured that we have eternal life right now and will live with Him forever.

The writer to the Hebrews said, "Be content with such things as you have. For [God] Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'" (Hebrews 13:5). We can be sure that our needs will be met and that we won't be left alone.

One of Jesus' most comforting promises is "I will come again and receive you to Myself" (John 14:3). He said it; we can believe it and wait confidently for that day.

Count on God's word. It will be so. —Anne Cetas

No matter what may come to pass,
God's precious Word still stands,
This universe is held intact
Within His mighty hands. —Williams

God said it. I believe it. That settles it.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Does God Keep His Promises?

[MEG33]

Thank you, Mayor..

[silverleaf]

Thank You Mayor. And good morning Amy and all!

[silverleaf]

Thank You Mayor. And good morning Amy and all!

[DollyCali]

Trusting our creator.. so easy --- but then again sometimes so hard!

Thanks as usual Rus

[La Enchiladita]

Praise be to God this beautiful morning.

[JustAmy]

"No matter what may come to pass,
God's precious Word still stands,
This universe is held intact
Within His mighty hands."
—Williams-



Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for bringing us our Daily Bread every morning.

The coffee helped take the chill off this morning.
Stay Warm!!!

[LadyX]

"When Jesus was talking about His followers, He said, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand" (John 10:28). If we have put our trust in Him, we can be assured that we have eternal life right now and will live with Him forever.

The writer to the Hebrews said, "Be content with such things as you have. For [God] Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'" (Hebrews 13:5). We can be sure that our needs will be met and that we won't be left alone."

Ah, Your Honor, how comforting are His words!
To understand and realize the wonder of that
is to walk with hope and confidence and joy...