Theology at Midnight - by Dr. Ray Pritchard (11) John Piper said, The universe exists so that we may live in a way that demonstrates that Jesus is more precious than life. That truth does not answer all our questions, but it does provide the framework for an answer that will prove true and strong in the worst moments of life. When tragedy strikes, when life caves in, when your plans are dashed on the jagged rocks of reality, when you find yourself in a place you never wanted to be, thats when you discover what you really believe. As long as things are going good, you dont really know what you believe. Its all theoretical. You discover your theology at midnight. Anyone can sing Shout to the Lord when life is good, youve got money in the bank, your marriage is strong, your kids are doing well, youre happy in your job, you love your church, and all is right with the world. If with Paul and Silas you can sing praise to God at midnight in jail, then what youve got is real. Not only will you discover what you believe in times of trouble, thats also when the world discovers what you believe. Either God is enough or he isnt. Either Jesus is more precious than life or he isnt. The truth comes out, always. And in those moments, when you rest your weary soul on the God of the universe, when you cry out to Jesus and discover that he really is there after all, then you discover he was there all along, everything he said turns out to be true, and the people who watch you know that you really believe what you say you believe. And having seen the difference that Jesus makes in the worst moments of life, thats when they want what you have. Lord, you are so good. Your mercies endure forever. We thank you that you know what you are doing in every situation. We are glad about that because many times we are clueless. We rest our weary souls on you, the Rock of Our Salvation. Give us confidence to believe that the God who started a good work in us will bring it to completion, and even today is bringing it to completion. Grant us grace to say Here I am when you call us to bear witness at midnight. Help us to stand fast, never moved, trusting in you, now and forevermore, until the day comes when we see Jesus face to face. Amen.
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