A Word of Grace

'This is like the days of Noah to me: as I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you, and will not rebuke you. For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,' says the LORD, who has compassion on you. --Isaiah 54:9-10

This remarkable promise comes on the heals of the Isaiah 53 prophecy of the suffering servant who "was wounded for our transgressions." Christ has held back the flood waters of God's wrath so that we can say with confidence, "God's steadfast love will never depart from me."

Let this thought comfort you as you witness horrible scenes like the bridge collapsing yesterday and Hurricane Katrina a couple of years ago. The flood waters may come here and now--and there are many Christians who will fall victim to them--but God promises us that in Christ we will never experience what we all deserve. The overwhelming flood of his fury and wrath has been subdued by a sinless Savior on a bloody cross. Thank you Christ Jesus.