These words are repeated several times in Genesis 1:1-31, regarding the creation, “And it was so.”<\/p>\n
Whatever God said it happened. “Let there be light …. Let there be a firmament …. Let the earth bring forth grass ….” Then, each time, the words: “And it was so.” God spoke the words, and it became a reality.<\/p>\n
As I read about the beginning of the universe, our world, and the power of God, I start to think about some other things God and His Son Jesus have said things we can count on.<\/p>\n
When Jesus was talking about His followers, He said:<\/p>\n
\n“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
If we continue to “walk in the light” of God’s word (1 John 1:7; Psalm 119:105), we can be assured of eternal life and live with Him forever.<\/p>\n
The writer to the Hebrews said:<\/p>\n
\n“Be content with such things as you have. For [God] Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (Hebrews 13:5).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
We can be sure that our needs will be met and that we won’t be left alone.<\/p>\n
One of Jesus’ most comforting promises is “I will come again and receive you to Myself” (John 14:3). He said it; therefore, we can believe it, and wait confidently for that exiting day.<\/p>\n
We can count on God’s word because when He speaks “And it was so.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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