Made in 1967

A few days ago my husband retrieved some speakers from his storage shed/ workshop. The speakers we were using had stopped working, so he went outside to get these.  Guess when these were made?  You got it.  They were made in 1967 and sold under the JC Penney’s brand Penncrest.  They still work remarkably well!! 

Many things are made to last. Some furniture is of the best quality and lasts for a hundred years or more.  Houses built at the beginning of our country’s history are still standing.  We have old cars from the 50’s.  Even movies and TV shows have been around for decades.

What about you?  When were you “made” – or shall I say born?  I confess, I am older than Robert’s speakers.  I must admit I was surprised they still worked. He was very pleased they did! 

By the way, out of curiosity I looked up when the Super Bowl was first played.  Guess when that was?  1967.  So the speakers and the Super Bowl are the same age.  I find that amusing. 

All the things I’ve mentioned are old by our standards; still they will not last forever.  But we know some things will.  Wonderful, beautiful things which give Christians hope, joy, peace – and yes, comfort and courage. 

God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are eternal.  They have always been and always will be.  The Heavenly Father, Jesus the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit are timeless.  They have no beginning and no end.  They all had a part in creation and as Christians they all have a part in our lives and in our faith today. 

The second thing which lasts forever is God’s word.  Isaiah 40:8 says – “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.”  Isn’t it wonderful to know we can stand confidently in knowing the word of God which we believe in – the word upon which we build our faith, and which guides our every action as Christians – will last forever?   Jesus said: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”  Matthew 24:35

What else lasts forever?  God’s love.  His love for us.  He has loved us from the beginning.  He created the world with us in mind.  We were made with love.  Genesis 1:28 says God blessed Adam and Eve and gave them dominion over the earth and its creatures. What an amazing act of love! 

We can read in 1 Chronicles 16:34 – “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!”  These words are repeated several times throughout the Old Testament.  Aren’t they some of the most beautiful words imaginable?

 Not only is God’s love everlasting, but it is also powerful!  We cannot be separated from the love of God.  Read Romans 8:37-39 with me: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.  For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Considering this powerful, steadfast, never-ending love – why wouldn’t we want to follow Him?

Love to all – Christ above all things – Robin