This morning I started the day in the pre-dawn darkness on the beach, waves crashing at my feet and a cool wind blowing in from the ocean. There were only a few stars visible and scattered clouds dotted the skies.
As I sat there, praying and listening, the eastern horizon slowly began to lighten. The beach began to fill with other early risers, each of us waiting in eager anticipation for the sun to rise over the ocean.
As the first streaks of light reflected off the clouds there was a tension in the air, none of us wanting to missing even a moment of the drama unfolding before us. Then, as the edge of the sun peaked over the horizon, we relaxed and drank in the beauty of the scene. A new day had dawned.
Lamentation 3:22-23 tells us, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
No matter how badly I messed up yesterday, no matter my failures and mistakes, God’s “compassions never fail. They are new every morning…” As surely as the sun will rise each morning, great is his faithfulness. As unending as the waves upon the shore is His mercy for his children.
This Sabbath, as you welcome the new day, welcome Jesus into your heart. Feel the warmth of His love fill your soul and know your sins and mistakes have been forgiven and hurled “into the depths of the sea.” Micah 7:19.
It’s a new day, a new beginning. Let’s make it the best day yet!
Happy Sabbath!