Monday, May 29, 2006

May 28

A Lesson from the Sun

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;….


Proverbs 3:5a (KJV)

… he who is the Gory of Israel will not lie, nor will he change his mind, for he is not human that he should change his mind!

1 Samuel 15:29 (NLT)


Last night my wife pointed to our living room window, “Look, what a gorgeous sunset!”

The colors were brilliant, the light so bright, and though the colors change, it is a scene we enjoy over and over. Then this morning, I got up early as usual and there was the sun breaking over the horizon as always. This time the sky was a clear and dazzling silver. The day felt new and alive and I rejoiced. These are gifts from God.

I reflect on the prophet Jeremiah’s words and wonder if he penned them while observing the consistent cycles of sun and nature:

“The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Thy faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NAS).

The truth of all this is the Lord is faithful and we can trust Him. Let there be no doubt, He watches over us every day and blesses us with good things.

Remember that the next time you see the sunrise.

Heavenly Father, thank You for being so consistent. Thank You for Your gifts of life! Amen.