Truth seems so fleeting right now. It is not. As this blessing assures us believers, truth will be with us forever.

2 John 1:2-3
because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love.
Bible Gateway link: 2 John 1:2-3 (ESV)

With all the noise out there in the world, we need reassurance of the essential truth. Thank you Saint John, as always.

1 John 2:25
And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.
Bible Gateway link: 1 John 2:25 (ESV)

We are about to celebrate the fulfillment of this prophecy. Enjoy Advent!

Daniel 7:13-14
“I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.
And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.
Bible Gateway link: Daniel 7:13-14

It is remarkable how often sheep appear in the Bible and how often Jesus, descendant of David, appears to shepherd us. Thank you God, we badly need shepherding.

Ezekiel 34:22-24

I will rescue my flock; they shall no longer be a prey. And I will judge between sheep and sheep.
And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd.
And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them. I am the Lord; I have spoken.
Bible Gateway link: Ezekiel 24:22-24 (ESV)

We will always falter in our faithfulness but He never does. However, we can stir up one another, and we should.

Hebrews 10:23-24
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,
Bible Gateway Link: Hebrews 10:23-24 (ESV)

The guy who wrote Hebrews was pretty good with word pictures. He transforms the Holy Bible from a dusty book on your shelf to the living, piercing, discerning Christ. It is so exciting!

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Bible Gateway link: Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)

Are you feeling as anxious as I am? Prayer is available and a ready solace. Here is a good one for today. It is a good one any day.

Psalm 119:132-133
Look upon me and be merciful to me, As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me.
Bible Gateway link: Psalm 119:132-133 (NKJV)