"LAMED"

"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." (Psalms 119:89)

  Half way done, and yet it goes on and on, with new revelations. In this section of Scripture the point is made perfectly clear by the word "settled," as in fixed or established. In other words, God does not change, and we should not ever stop believing! If there has been a change in the relationship or we feel distant from God, it is because we have changed, not God. Obviously, there must be more to that word than just that; believing that God's word does not change, is not only important to our faith, it is what gives our hope satisfaction and purpose. On this side of heaven there is only one thing that must be fixed in our lives, our stand on what we believe! There are so many forces that are against us, it must be something that we determine to do; recommitting and checking ourselves over and over, to assure that we are still standing firm. This was Paul's point in several of his letters, especially in his letter to Ephesus. In the beginning of his letter, he expresses the importance of being chosen by God. This is so important to remember, that it is God who chose us; without this bit of knowledge being established, there might be room for mistakes. God does not make mistakes! In the closing of his letter, Paul makes it abundantly clear how critical it is that we stand! Do all that we can to stand! And to stand strong! 'Weebles wobble but they don't fall down!' That is the kind of stand we must be about! Because there will be issues and detours to our walk, it is just undeniable. We might think we have everything under control, but it is that kind of thinking that will continually get us in trouble. No, this is a strategic determination, much like keeping your wedding vows, no matter what! If the point of how that relates somehow does not connect with you, I am sorry for you and your spouse. That is another topic Paul addressed in his letter to Ephesians; a point about the relationship between and husband and wife being like Christ and the church...

"For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband." (Ephesians 5:30-33) KJV