“Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good. He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil. Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O Lord. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart! Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away. There the evildoers lie fallen; they are thrust down, unable to rise.”
PSALM 36
The character of God remains unchanged. We can live without the fear of God, that makes Him no less worthy of our holy fear. We can live as liars and deceivers, that makes God no less True.
His steadfast love extends to the heavens and reaches down to a people in open rebellion, indifference, and apathy. His faithfulness extends to the clouds and toward a faithless people - for He cannot deny Himself.
The refuge of our souls moved toward us when we did not even know we were without shelter. The Light of the World came to the world - and it is in this Light that we see light.
When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul. Let the light of Christ cheer your soul this Advent season. Let His steadfast love anchor you. Let His faithfulness hold you fast. Feast on Christ this Christmas.
Where are the places you have sought shelter this holiday season? From the noise without and within?
Where has the light of Christ led you to see Him more clearly?
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