Dave Hamilton
How Firm a Foundation
Next to our fireplace is an interesting African piece given to me by my son when he returned from a mission’s trip to the island nation of Comoros. It has three cleverly shaped legs carved by a craftsman out of a single piece of wood.
As I have thought about the days we are in today, and, truly, ALL times of struggles and trials which we go through, I am drawn to the three firm supports of our confidence:
- God is All-Powerful! Isaiah 44:24 and SO many others!
- God is All-Knowing! Isaiah 40:28
- God is All-Loving! John 3:16
IF God is All-Powerful, All-Knowing but does not love me, what matter does it make? I cannot trust that my trials to be for good and not for harm!
IF God is All-Knowing and All-Loving but is powerless to change anything, then my lot will be tossed about with each crashing wave with no Rescuer able to help me!
IF God is All-Loving and All-Powerful but knows nothing more than I, we are both shocked by events; blind-siding both He and a fearful I!
Remove just one leg from the wooden stand we have and the bowl it holds along with its contents will be scatter in disarray!
No, God knows all, is powerful in and through all and loves me with an everlasting love! My confidence is well placed. My hope is secure! My God is Sovereign.
And I am loved!