Steady Through The Ages

You may have already concluded this: as we age we become less steady on our feet. Weaker muscles, hips and legs and feet and ankles, changes in balance and coordination - all contribute to a decline in sure-footedness.

 Paul warned Believers in Galatia of "a different gospel" which had thrown some into confusion - a perversion of the Gospel of Christ. He made it clear this "different gospel" was "really no gospel t all" (Galatians 1:7 NIV). Like gradual loss of strength in our limbs can impair balance and coordination, so can we lose sight of the complete and finished work of Jesus to save our lost souls! The message of The Gospel is simple yet profound: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NASB). Belief is key to one's salvation. Yes, believe in Jesus! That "belief," of course, becomes holy and righteous living, however, it is quite simply our belief in The One - sinless and perfect and holy - Who has done all required for our deliverance from sin. Our church sings these lyrics: "There is one Gospel on which I stand for all eternity - It is my story, my Father's plan, the Son has rescued me - Oh, what a Gospel, oh what a peace - My highest joy and my deepest need - Now and forever, He is my light - I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ." (CityAlight Music). Be sure, it is the Gospel of the ages! Our age may bring with it less than steady feet but we stand steady and sure in Christ ... steady through the ages.