A Future of Peace

It is awesome how God is a Saviour for those who trust in Him.  God does for us what no man can do in cleansing us from sin, imputing righteousness to us by faith and delivering us according to His grace and mercies.  Unlike idols that must be removed from burning buildings to preserve them or salvaged after a disaster, God saves His people.  Like the old song says, "Heartaches, broken people, ruined lives are why you died on Calvary."  There is no medicine which are able to cure heartaches and ailments of the soul.

Psalm 37:34-40 states, "Wait on the LORD, and keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you shall see it. ³⁵ I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a native green tree. ³⁶ Yet he passed away, and behold, he was no more; indeed I sought him, but he could not be found. ³⁷ Mark the blameless man, and observe the upright; for the future of that man is peace. ³⁸ But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. ³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble. ⁴⁰ And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him."  People go to fortune tellers to have guidance concerning what is to come, but God has already assured those who trust in Him of salvation, deliverance and peace.  This is an absolute guarantee no one can snatch from believers who are held safely in the hands of the Almighty.

Knowing how a sports match or movie ends relieves all suspense and anxiety.  The follower of Jesus Christ can rest peacefully in the knowledge that our salvation is from the LORD and He is our strength in time of trouble.  The one who frets and worries should not appeal to circumstances to justify themselves, for the One who justifies believers upholds us in His wisdom and strength.  Great trees that spread themselves ultimately will fall, and the wicked and their schemes will come to nothing.  Wait on the LORD believer, keep His way, and those who humble themselves before Him He will exalt in due time.  All who trust in Jesus Christ are assured of a peaceful future, for our salvation is from the LORD who helps and delivers us.  Knowing our future is peace gives us rest in the present.