I have experienced pain and sorrow in my past. Yet, in those times, Jesus had shown himself to be even greater than those circumstances. He comforted me, cared for me, provided for me. If He was faithful to care for me back then, wouldn’t He care for me in whatever present or future situation? We have to remember that God works things out according to His good, meaning it doesn’t always work out like WE think it should. Pain and suffering may last longer than we want or expect. I love the lines of this song:

“But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me.”

Whatever the case, we remember who God is and what he has done for us. We remember that Jesus pursued us with a love like no other. We remember He endured the agony and suffering we deserved. We remember He rose and defeated sin and death. We remember that He did not leave us alone but sent His Holy Spirit to reside in us, spurring us on to be formed and shaped into the image of Christ. We cling to and remember Word of God.

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groaning too deep for words. And we know that for those who love God and all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:26,28

Yesterday both New City Macon and New City Milledgeville introduced a new song, Christ is Mine Forevermore by CityAlight. The sound and structure is like a modern hymn meets the Psalms. Like many of the psalms, the writer is speaking to himself, his soul, spurring himself on to rejoice and be glad! Take a listen, learn, and be ready to sing this coming Sunday!

Christ is Mine Forevermore

Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore

Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me

Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore

Come rejoice now, O my soul
For his love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore!

If you missed this week’s sermon, you can listen to it on here.

Christ Is Mine Forevermore

Christ is Mine Forevermore

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