"He Is There"

"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." Revelation 1:8

With the new year on the horizon, for many this will be a day of reflection. They will look back over the past year and recall the events that took place in their lives. Some of those memories will bring them joy, some will bring them pain. Some people will look back over the past year with regret and remorse because they did not accomplish the things they had planned to do. Some are glad the year is over and they now have the opportunity for a "fresh start". Others have high hopes for the coming new year. Then there are those who would love to keep holding on to this year. The past year, for most, has had its "ups" and "downs"- mainly because that is the way life is-- full of ups and downs, highs and lows, disappointments and joys, victories and defeats.

None of us know what the new year holds in store. It may be filled with nothing but blessings, or it may be filled with nothing but grief and heartache. Regardless of what lies ahead, there is one thing that we can rest assured of and it is what we said yesterday- Jesus will still be the same. The ups and downs, highs and lows of life don't affect Him. He will be as faithful to us in the coming year as He was in the previous one. He will still love us, be with us, guide us and meet our needs.

So as you look ahead, you have no reason to fear or be anxious about what might lie ahead. You aren't facing it alone. Keep your eyes fixed and your heart stayed upon the Lord. He is the Beginning and the End (the Alpha and Omega). That means that He will not only be there at the beginning and end, but He will also be right there in the middle (everyday), so we have nothing to be anxious about. Trust Him, keep close to Him. Walk with Him.

Have a great day. Do not be anxious about the coming new year, you won't be facing it alone.

For further reading:
Hebrews 13:8
Psalm 23:4
Matthew 28:20
Philippians 4:6,7