Use JOY as a Reminder . . . Presentation Day is Coming!

“Now unto Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.” (Jude 1:24-25 NKJ).

Life in the fast lane can sometimes be overwhelming. It is easy to slip, stumble or even fall. Depending on the serious nature of our fall, we might have to go to a doctor or the emergency room. Sometimes there are broken bones and bruised bodies. Life is tricky, even taxing from time to time, but it is only preparation for a greater day.

We may not understand the "whys" in this life, but God "who alone is wise," knows it's about our presentation day.  Words cannot express the joy we will experience standing there before him knowing that we made it.

Fear may raise its ugly head, but we are confident of God's presence. We may walk in the shadow of the valley, but we are confident of God's power. When our faith is tested, the joy in our soul reminds us to look ahead to Presentation Day. Human minds cannot fathom the depths of that joy. It will be an excessive joy that exceeds any happiness we have ever known before.

And on that great and glorious day, our King will present us, individually and collectively, "to God our Savior!" No certificates. No diplomas. No sheepskins to hang on a wall. Just being presented to "God our Savior" will be enough reward. Oh, think how exciting that will be!

And in anticipation of that day we rejoice in this fact, here and now, Jesus keeps us from stumbling. We trust in him and he keeps us! And on that day -- Presentation Day -- he will present us faultless to the Father. Glory to his name now and forever!

Dear Father, thank you for Jesus who keeps us from stumbling. Empower us with the joy of his grace and the anticipation of our presentation to you on that day. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Expand the Joy in your life. Think Presentation Day!