BECAUSE HE LIVES

What a mixed-up world we live in! Politicians confuse us, the economy scares us, a rapidly changing culture challenges us, and immorality threatens us. In troubled times like these, we need something permanent to hold on to. The wheels of society seem to be falling off, so what can we do? What will be our refuge as the storm clouds move in?

A number of years ago Bill and Gloria Gaither had similar feelings. They had just been blessed with their third child, and the rapid cultural changes of the 60’s and 70’s made them wonder what kind life awaited their precious gift from God.

The Gaithers, successful ministers and song writers (They’ve written over 500 Christian songs!), felt the darkness closing in the same way many of us feel today. They knew money doesn’t fix everything, and being successful does not take away fear. This sinful world can threaten a bright future, no matter what we have accomplished.

One especially dark night they realized again what they had to cling to, the same certainty Christians of all ages have ever had – the resurrection. Because Christ arose from the dead, He is God’s Son, so they could face tomorrow. Because He lives, their future was not bleak. Their resultant hymn, “Because He Lives,” has helped thousands of people face uncertain days. The refrain says:

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
Life is worth the living just because He lives.

What is your anchor in the storms of life? It should be apparent that all things human or worldly will fail us. Wealth, wisdom, government, talent - all give us nothing eternal. Jesus alone does. His resurrection assures believers they have more than this life. They have a life forever with Christ.

Because He lives, you and I need not be fearful these shaky days. We trust Christ will bring us through. He loves us today, so life truly is worth the living just because He lives.

“There is no pit so deep, that He is not deeper still.” (Corrie ten Boom)