2021 Daily Devotion - Day 287

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Several years ago, my wife Torild and I visited Pike’s Peak in Colorado. We took a train ride to the top which is a little over 14,000 feet above sea level. The train is called a “cog railway” or a “cogwheel railway” which means the train itself has “cogs” or cylinders which penetrate into the rack rail, keeping the train from slipping backwards. This allows the trains to operate on steep topography above 10% grade, which is the maximum for friction-based trains. In other words, it is like having an anchor on the train and track as you go up very steep terrain. It is a really impressive sight to see. To me, it seems to be a picture of what God has done in our Lord Jesus Christ.

As we have been going through such serious times and are now entering a new year, it is vital for us to have a “cog wheel” as we climb the mountains of life. What will be your “cog wheel”? We put our trust in many things we think are our strength and security. And all of these things can fail, and often do. There is only one who will never leave you or forsake you, and this is Jesus Christ, the “anchor of our souls”.

Jude 1: 24-25 ESV
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for providing the security for the journey of life through Jesus Christ. Give us greater confidence for these times, knowing we have Your strength upon which to rely. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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