Dear Family,

I am thrilled that Dad is sending his devotionals by email. He has a wealth of wisdom. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" Proverbs 9:10. The treasure trove of gems he daily mines from God's Word and the books he reads become more precious as he shares them. Miles separate us, but cyberspace has stepped in to bring us closer together and enable Dad to share in this way. I am posting his devotionals on Blogger by request of many who wanted to be "adopted family" in order to read his devotionals.

Because I have often wanted to share photographs, slide shows, and short home movies with you, I am starting a blog for that purpose. Dad bought me a digital camera in spite of my protests, but I have enjoyed using it and wish to share the joy in the photos I have taken.

In our earlier days much of our lives was documented with slides. However, slides cannot be enjoyed unless they are projected on a screen--that is, until the dawn of the digital world. I have scanned all those slides on to my computer, but here they sit. Now, with the help of Blogger, I can share them with you as I have time to upload them, and you can view them at your leisure.

I'm sure these iMages will evoke memories, and I hope you will not mind indulging my musings. Also, there may by memos I wish to share from time to time.

Friday, January 29, 2010

GOD IS ABLE



Dear Kids and Grandkids,

My musings of late have been about God's omnipotence. As we entered 2010 with all its uncertainties and heart burdens that we carry, I was challenged to dwell on what is certain. Everyday I look out our picture windows and behold the majesty of the One Who is omnipotent. The One Who is able.

I think of Abraham. God prefaced the command He gave him to walk before Him and be perfect with the statement, “I am the Almighty God.” What fear or trepidation can we servants have who serve the Almighty God?

In reverence we affirm with Job, “I know that thou canst do everything” Job 43:2.

By faith we believe what Gabriel assured the wondering Mary, “With God nothing shall be impossible” Luke 1:37.

“Yes, God does all His holy will” is the answer to “Can God do all things?” in the Children’s Catechism. Truly God is able to perform what He promises.

He is--

• Able to save to the uttermost those that come to Him—Heb. 7:25
• Able to deliver us-- Daniel 3:13
• Able to make all grace abound toward those who give—II Cor. 9:8
• Able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day—2 Tim. 1:12
• Able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think—Eph. 3:20
• Able to succour them that are tempted.—Heb. 2:18 (in that he himself hath suffered being tempted,)
• Able to keep you (us) from falling and to present you (us) faultless before the presence of his glory—Jude 24

What great promises to lay hold of! May we be like Abraham who staggered not at the promises of his Almighty God, our God, Who is able to do all His holy will.
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