LBW 294 “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
Devotion
My hope is built on nothing less;
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
No merit of my own I claim, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
The only real source of hope is Jesus’ blood and righteousness and its implications for us and for the world, but many today think otherwise.
If we think that our military power will bring us real security and peace, we are fools. If we think our economic power will deliver us from anxiety and fear, we are badly misled. If we simply give up on addressing the threats and evils of our time, we have missed the point. Christ is the solid rock. All other promises are fake.
The solid rock of Christ gives us peace and calls us into service in the world. Enlightened by the powerful word of God, we serve even in this world of many threats and fears.
Prayer
Dear Lord, Thank you for the solid rock of your grace and love for us and the world. Help us to keep our priorities straight, and to live for the sake of others and our world. Amen.