Another New Year's Eve
For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38,39
It is New Year’s Eve, and we look forward in hope and perhaps not a small amount of apprehension to a new year filled with potential and challenges. A review of 2022 reminds us of the changes a year can bring—some good, some very painful. What will happen in 2023? Only God knows!
But we do know the One who is the source of our hope. Through Scripture we have seen God in Jesus meeting our deepest needs, quelling our darkest fears. Now on this New Year’s Eve we look once again to Jesus—the Savior who has come and who now reigns in heaven until the day He will come again.
Words can only begin to describe the power and glory of the ascended Savior. He is the Lord of life. John describes Jesus as standing in long flowing robes. Long robes were worn by royalty, or at times of celebration. They were a sign of victory, security, and work completed. A person fleeing danger, or a worker could not be encumbered with a long robe. But Christ stands in flowing robes.
There is no threat to His kingdom; His redemptive work is fully accomplished. Children of this victorious King have eternal security, and strength to life lives of purpose, service and abundance. As we enter the New Year, may we all declare, “My comfort is that I belong to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ and nothing can separate me from Him.”
In a world of uncertainty, we thank You, Lord, for the comfort, hope, and peace we have because we belong to You. Thank you for being our security and allowing us to share in Your victory. Amen.