Much of our world desires to have a theme. There is constant change to accomodate the new theme that has been presented or an outcry to return to the old themes of the past. A theme is a specific and distinctive quality or characteristic and everyone seeks to have a theme to their lives. It is the norm for our theme to change with different life stages. As a child, really unaware that you even seek a distinctive quality, there is a desire to love your parents and to be loved by them in return. As a teen the theme is changed from childlke submission to a desire for freedom and a yearning to be on your own. As adults, the theme of our lives depends upon so many factors such as marriage, family, career, singleness, and friendships. Indeed, we revolve around different themes all throughout our life.
Scripture gives an astonishing picture of the theme in the life of the Believer. This great distinctive characteristic stands above all else and it is simply this: The Lord is With You. Think about this statement. The Infinite, Unchanging, Holy, Perfect, Eternal, All-Knowing, All-Powerful, Ever Truthful, and Spectacularly Glorious is with you because you have been adopted into His family through Christ Jesus. In every aspect of your life and all the changing of your life, one thing stands unchanging and true: The Lord is With You! All of life then comes down to this truth. Our response is surrender, gratitude, and worship. Praise be to our God who never abandons us and has made us His own special possesion in Christ Jesus. Not because we deserved it but simply out of gracious love for us. Praise the Lord!
