Love Stronger than the Mountains
“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 ESV
We depend on so many things in life. We count on the freedom and prosperity of our nation. We rely on our jobs to provide a steady income. We depend on our homes to keep us warm, dry, and comfortable. We trust in our families to provide a safe and secure environment in which to live and grow. We assume our health and ability to work will hold up as long as we need.
These are some of the “solid” mountains in our lives that we depend on. But every one of these can depart and be removed from us in a moment. Our nation can crumble or be defeated. Those people we count on can disappoint us and let us down. Our homes can be destroyed, you name it. As unthinkable as it is, a mother could even forget her nursing child, “Yet I will not forget you,” says the LORD. (Isaiah 49:15)
The mountains may be removed! But God’s “Covenant of Peace shall not be removed.” That is the only thing that we can truly depend on and know will never fail us. God’s covenant of peace is His promise of forgiveness in the blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. It’s His promise of reconciliation with the Father, the promise of God’s unending presence with us, His providence and protection. It is the promise of eternal life. This covenant of peace will never be removed.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) Guaranteed! “He who believes and is baptized shall be saved.” (Mark 16:16) Without question. “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according teo His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) You can count on it!
Father, may I trust Your sure promises above all else. Amen