He is the Rock

He is the Rock, his works are perfect,
    and all his ways are just.
A faithful God who does no wrong,
    upright and just is he.

Deuteronomy 32:4 

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 

Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.

John 14:23

[ Faith in the Incarnate Son of God ] Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

1 John 5:1

     How powerful, how loving, how reassuring our Father, our God.  Why would you have any other gods before him?  Why would you want to believe in any other way than that of our loving God that gave his loving son to teach and die so we may be redeemed in the eyes of our Father and have life everlasting.  This almighty, all powerful God that could crush us in an instance for his pleasure...yet, all he does is love us and serve us.  Can we not serve him with a smile and love in return?  

     Though it seems difficult and even dangerous some of the things our Lord asks of us, he assures us he is always with us and always offering to guide us and strengthen us for the deed.  He is always teaching, just as he did in his time in human form upon this earth.  We need merely to listen and have faith.  Our Father does not tell us these things and walk away laughing at unfounded faith.  When he reveals himself, he is absolute truth and faith in action.  Millions at this very moment are praising him and being blessed by and serving him for his glory..  So we have been given this opportunity.

     It truly is the first day of the rest of our lives.  What a beautiful day.  Glory by to you our Father.  Amen