"...For you have not passed this way before."  Joshua 3:4b

Here we are once again on the threshold of a new year.  The canvas is clear.  The question is: what picture will emerge as we daily live our lives in 2026.  We know that there will be mountain peaks and valleys, but through it all, we each come into a greater knowledge of Christ Jesus.  It is Christ "the same yesterday, today and forever" who is our source of hope. 

Hebrews 6:13-20 tells of the certainty of God's promise. And we see that,
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.  It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf..."
Vs. 19-20

And we know,
"...The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.  It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age."  Titus 2:11-12 

It is our heavenly Father who has sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in us  forever.  It is He who is ever present to lead and guide us.  Therefore it behooves each of us to get into the Word, so that the Holy Spirit may open it up to us -- that it may become our reality.

For:
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."   2 Timothy 3:16-17

Remember:
"...We are His (God's) workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."  Ephesians 2:10

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..."  Hebrews 12:2
And in so doing let us resolve to let Christ Jesus through His Holy Spirit have His perfect way in our lives now, that the picture on the canvas will be an expression of the love of God for all to see.              Amen