And It Came to Pass

As the sun began to rise on Sunday morning, the frost was so heavy that it appeared, for a moment, that the lawn was covered with a dusting of snow. It was beautiful. It was also fleeting. Once the sun was high, the frost disappeared, even though the temperature was still unusually cold for this time of year.

My mentor in the ministry told the story of a man he met when my friend was serving his first appointment. When going around the circle in Bible study one day, each member shared the verse that meant the most to them. When it came to this particular man, he explained that his favorite verse was a phrase that appears throughout the Bible. That phrase was, "And it came to pass". These were his favorite words because they assured him that whatever he was facing in life, it would pass. This day was not the final word.

What a comfort to know that as our life moves forward, things come and things go. That is why we should treasure the blessings and hold fast to hope in the struggles. Today is not the last word. Our story is still being written.

Peace.