The more doors that shut in my face, the more thankful I am for Jesus Christ, the Key of David.
Because at the end of life’s hall is one marvelous, wide-open door. No matter what anyone does to you, no matter what doors of opportunity slam in your face, no matter what chances for “a more satisfying life” pass you by, none of these can keep you from coming to God.
We’ve had our share of disappointment. Maybe more than our share. The bench time, the botched semester, multiple mediations that went nowhere fast. Lots of hopes dashed.
But there’s that other hope—the hope that won’t disappoint. That’s what this post is about. You’ve got to know about that hope.
But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked… Malachi 4:2-3a (ESV) Have you ever kicked up your heels? I mean like a cheerleader or a happy little goat…
Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! Luke 2:14 (ESV) “Let God have all the glory, so we may have the peace.” The English Puritan John Trapp wrote that 400 years ago. I cannot possibly say it better. It is so good I devote this Advent*…