Thursday, May 26, 2011

I Samuel 7:12 NASB

Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer (the stone of help), saying, "Thus far the LORD has helped us."

Have you ever considered what you would like on your tombstone?  This doesn't sound like a very uplifting thought, does it?  But my thoughts, actually, are not on death, but on life.  Could you put "Ebenezer" on your tombstone, as one who has known the presence and help of God throughout your life?  Joy of joys is, you can!  He is our ever present help.  There is nothing better than this.  There is nothing greater than this.  There is nothing safer than this.

O God, our Help in ages past, Our hope for years to come,
Our Shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal Home!

Under the shadow of They throne still may we dwell secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.

Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame,
from everlasting Thou art God, to endless years the same.

O God, our Help in ages past, our Hope in years to come,
be Thou our Guide while life shall last, and our eternal Home. 
                                                                                                -Isaac Watts

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