Christ: The Solid Rock

Christ: The Solid Rock

As I glanced over some pictures I took of my grandson, I came across this one and was reminded of lyrcis to an old hymn...

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
 
When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale
My anchor holds within the veil.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
 
His oath, His covenant, and blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When every earthly prop gives way,
He then is all my Hope and Stay.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
 
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Clothed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne!
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;All other ground is sinking sand.

Okay, so those who know me well are probably thinking, "everything reminds you of a song." Yep, it does. But hey, that isn't a bad thing when it reminds me of the awesomeness of God. I know that trials may come, but I also know that I can cling tight to the solid rock, that firm foundation, and my faith will remain intact. Sometimes I may not "feel" His presence, but that doesn't mean He's not there. And that reminds me of another song...hehe..

I waited for You today
But You didn't show, no no
I needed You today
So where did You go
You told me to call,
Said You'd be there
And though I haven't seen You
Are you still there

I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here
And I'm never alone

And though I cannot see You
And I can't explain why
Such a deep, deep reassurance
You've placed in my life, oh
We cannot separate
Cause You're part of me
And though You're invisible
I'll trust the unseen

I cried out with no reply
And I can't feel You by my side
So I'll hold tight to what I know
You're here

And I'm never alone

So there you have it. We may not always feel God's presence, but we can rest knowing that His Holy Spirit resides within us. And we can trust that no matter how the situations look, He will be there with us, a solid rock to lean on...He will never leave nor forsake us, and we can trust that.