This expression of confidence in God shared by the apostle Paul is one of my favorite passages of Scripture. It is even my Facebook verse, because it represents the motto by which I want to live my life. I have to admit that I sometimes fall flat on my face in trying to do “all” things! Still, the second part is certainly always be true—Christ has never failed me yet!
In this time of retreat to our homes, we may feel quite weak. We may feel that there is very little that we can do. After all, so much of what many of us do is done with the public. But isn’t Christ’s strength especially there for our times of weakness? When we fall, doesn’t He lift us up? Does He not promise to “renew our strength like eagles?” As a plaque on my study wall puts it, showing an eagle against a vast mountain: “Those who wait on the lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Our lives are filled with ups and downs,
That lead us to have smiles and frowns.
But with Paul we know we have nothing to fear,
As long as God is with us here.
When drawn down from eagle flight,
We know Christ knows what it is like.
He walked where we do and did not give up the fight.
We know He is with us on our life hike.
Strength for each day is what we need.
As baby birds and grown-ups and even up there.
God loves us and tells us to take heed.
In life and in death He will watch our every hair.
Let us pray. “God of grace help us to put our hand in yours when we are weak and to let you hold us up. Amen
Pastor Roger Black
