To Him Who Is Able

Jude 24-25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

We are so very fragile. It is scary at times to see how little it takes to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual damage. It only takes a moment, a single sentence, a slight look. At times, we can wreck ourselves, our families, and our loved ones with a single thought.

Lately, I have struggled more and more with the dark thoughts of my most profoundly stupid moments in life. Even in pursuit of what is good and holy, I have said things with the best of intentions that have hurt others. If even the well-intended thoughts can go horribly wrong, consider the extent of damage that our pride and hatred can bring.

I cannot keep myself from falling. But the Lord Jesus, our great high priest, is able. The grammar of verse 24 in Jude stresses that fact - He is able. When we are cast down as we consider the breath-taking power that we have to destroy, let us be reminded that the Lord has greater power to protect. He is able to guard us. He is able to mitigate our damage.

Not only is He able to keep us from falling, but our glorious Savior continually washes us, and will do so until He presents us blameless before His throne!

He fosters us and protects us as He brings us into His presence with great joy. Is this not remarkable? We ought to be continually sorrowful and full of anguish for our sin. We deserve not to have our burden lifted. But His work in us is utterly joyful.

As a father to my children, I know what it is like to see them broken in tears and looking for comfort. As they wrap their arms around me and bury their heads in on my shoulder as they are sobbing, I have no other thought but to hold them, protect them, and comfort them. I am thankful that there is One who cares to protect and comfort me.

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.