But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings…                                      

 

           Malachi 4:2a

 

I am stepping into a new year full of anticipation and hope at what God is going to do.  I live in victory.  For the Bible says that I am “more than a conqueror” through Christ who loves me.  (Romans 8:37).

 

     My peace and hope, therefore, is already settled.  Now it is a matter of waiting upon the Lord to do something new and fresh with my life.

 

     I know, too, that these are the days when evil appears to be increasing.  The world is in turmoil.  Yet I also know that where sin and wickedness exist, God’s mercy and grace are able to abound all the more.  For the light shines the brightest when it is surrounded by deep darkness.

 

     After all, God is still at work touching hearts and bringing strength to His children on His wings of healing.

 

     God still loves the world.  (John 3:16), and He remains unwilling that anyone should perish, but instead come to repentance.

 

     Now, as a new year begins, I hope to continue to touch one life at a time.  I am thankful, too, for  the continuous encouragement I derive from the Scriptures and from the Holy Spirit, as well as from my fellow Christians who have blessed my life with their prayers.  I must press on!

 

David Berkowitz

January 1, 2006

 

 

(c) 2006 David Berkowitz