While we live in a world full of unrest and uncertainties, it’s wonderful to know that we have a loving Savior who knows our every heartcry, our every need. He fills us with certainty from His Word, and we have nothing to fear.
As we look upon the horizon of a new year, we can do so without trepidation, knowing that we have the assurance of hope for the future. “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord” 1.
Our Father beckons us to walk ever closer to Him. While we are focused on our Lord and eager to change, we become transformed. He tells us to not conform to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Then we will be able to test and discern what God’s will is—His good, acceptable, and perfect will 2.
The Lord said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear” 3.
Through the years, the hymn “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow” has been a tremendous inspiration to me whenever I waver or falter.
I don’t know about tomorrow;
I just live from day to day.
I don’t borrow from its sunshine
For its skies may turn to gray.
I don’t worry o’er the future,
For I know what Jesus said.
And today I’ll walk beside Him,
For He knows what is ahead.
Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand,
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.
Every step is getting brighter
As the golden stairs I climb;
Every burden’s getting lighter,
Every cloud is silver-lined.
There the sun is always shining,
There no tear will dim the eye;
At the ending of the rainbow
Where the mountains touch the sky.
Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand,
But I know who holds tomorrow
And I know who holds my hand.
—Ira Stanphill (1950)
As we meditate on these precious promises, let us march into the new year, fully equipped with the knowledge that our wonderful Savior will keep us through today, tomorrow, and beyond as we keep our eyes fixed upon Him.