Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to what seems to be a conversation already going on in your head? Last night, I did. I woke up to thoughts of the struggle of knowing truth from lies, and human opinion from reality, in our messed up, chaotic world of politics, and coronavirus pandemic.
The overwhelming influx of information, misinformation, and disinformation engulfs us. It can be a struggle to cope with the bombardment of negative news and talk of death. Suddenly, our walk in this world has become more difficult than before. We grapple with the questions, “Who or what can we believe? Where does the truth rest?”
My sleepy thoughts turned to God, the author of Truth. Not only is He the source of all Truth, but He is Truth! I thought about now more than ever, the importance of God’s people being thoroughly immersed in the good old B -I -B- L -E, the ancient scriptures, where our God shares His heart and words of truth and life.
I began to feel great peace and comfort as God reminded me that the God I serve is a God of unchanging truth. He is the Ancient of Days, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, He is omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (everywhere). He is the one who will show us the way to heaven and how to navigate the troubled waters we are currently swimming in due to this rebellious, upside-down world we are living in.
As I meditate upon the truth of God’s word, the song “Ancient Words” plays softly in my head, and my consciousness begins to ebb away into a peaceful slumber.
Ancient Words by Michael W. Smith
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world, They resound with God’s own heart, Oh let the ancient words impart.
Words of life, words of hope, give us strength, help us cope. In this world, where e’er we roam, ancient words will guide us home.
Ancient words ever true, changing me, changing you. We have come with open hearts, oh let the ancient words impart.
Holy words of our faith, handed down to this age. Came to us through sacrifice, oh heed the faithful words of Christ.
Holy words long preserved, for our walk in this world. They resound with God’s own heart, oh let the ancient words impart.
Ancient words ever true, changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts, oh let the ancient words impart.
One Little Candle 