Standing

"God makes a promise; faith believes it, hope anticipates it, patience quietly awaits it."

                           A lovely magnolia tree I did fine Driving to Lancaster one spring day
                          Nary a better one has crossed my path Full and free as that dear tree

Poetry hasn't been my strong point, but I couldn't help myself! My little magnolia tree has a long way to go before it competes with this fine tree. At least I have some lovely snaps to enjoy! I found it on the way to Lancaster, just outside York, one spring day. I made Jerry turn around and pull over so I could capture it's beauty, running across a very congested two lane roadway, on two bad knees (before my first surgery). It was, indeed, well worth my effort! (Although Jerry didn't think so.)

Most of us our very familiar with the stirring melody and song of  Standing on the Promises. It's a fun song to sing, but have you ever taken the time to read the words?

It's been over a year now that I've been reading one hymn in my hymnal during my devotions because of a suggestion by a friend. It's been a blessing reading the words. What amazing writers!

Take a few minutes and read out loud these stirring and satisfying words. I love verses two and three.

"Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thro' eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, Standing on the promise of God.

"Standing on the promise that cannot fail, When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living Word of God I shall prevail, Standing on the promises of God.

"Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord,
Over coming daily with the Spirit's sword, Standing on the promises of God.

"Standing on the promises I cannot fail, Listening ev 'ry moment to the Spirit's call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God."

How are you standing? I hope by the living Word of God and overcoming daily with the Sprit's sword bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord!

"For no matter how many promises God has made, they are 'Yes' in Christ. And so through Him the 'Amen' is spoken by us to the glory of God."      2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)