How Firm a Foundation

by Peggy Brown

This is one of those time when my mind is blank as I sit here at the computer! But fear note, I WILL share the words of an old hymn (written in 1787) that I hope will encourage you as they encourage me.

"How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed, for I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

When through the deep waters I call thee to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, and sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.

When through fire trials thy pathway shall lie, my grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply; the flame shall not hurt thee; I only design thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine.

The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake!"

Isn't it encouraging to be reminded that our foundation is His word? I hope this reminds you that nothing touches your life that doesn't first pass through His "righteous omnipotent hand".

Lord, thank you for the many ways you remind me of your mercy! Amen