Dear Friends,

I was encouraged this morning as I glanced at our PG Calendar.

Could there be a more meaningful way to enter 2021 than this?

"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives all fear is gone. Because I know He holds my future, my life is worth the living. Just because He lives."

Friends, the world did indeed awake to a new year, but with the same old problems.

An unrelenting pandemic. Pinning their hopes to a Covid vaccine. An unstable economic forecast. And the uncertainty of political turnover and a new administration.

This past week in America showcased a nation at war with itself and crumbling from within.

We are witnessing unprecedented division and anger, coupled with spiritual and moral decline, that has thrust this country headlong in a downward spiral. Probably the most perilous time in modern history, certainly in our lifetimes.

Jesus stated:
"If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand." (Mark 3:25)

"Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand." (Matt. 2:25)

The war within. So, what does the future hold?

For the world... great uncertainty. What can be shaken, will be shaken.

The apostle Paul warned us: "When God spoke from Mount Sinai His voice shook the earth, but now He makes another promise:

“Once again I will shake not only the earth but the heavens also.” This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain."
(Hebrews 12:26-27)

But for YOU, God's beloved child, there is this unshakeable promise...

"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor My covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, Who has compassion on you." (Isaiah 54:10)

Child of God, your future is bright and God has the most amazing plans for you!

Although shaking may crumble things once considered immovable, you are safe and secure in Father's hands, in Father's heart, and under His wings.

May we encourage you today to NOT become entangled in the turmoil around you? Political rhetoric. News media. Social media.

Presidents will come and go. But our King reigns forever!

Remember who you are... Whose you are... and that your citizenship abides in Heaven forever. This truth is unshakeable.

Let's all stay the course, friends. Keeping our eyes focused solely on Jesus, Who is the author and the perfecter of our faith.

And please remember that Pure Grace Ministries is here for you. Whether together or apart, we have a dedicated prayer team who faithfully intercede for the Body of Christ... for the nation... and for YOU.

Please keep in touch and let us know how we may help you.

Until our new Chapel doors open and we meet face to face. We send you our love...J&S