Singing Blessed Assurance
Tuesday, June 18
Singing Blessed Assurance
Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to hill. Psalm 95:1-2
“No one takes care of you except you.”
It’s a lie I hear, over and over again. In this past year, as I navigated through the most challenging season of my life, I have been the recipient of great care from others. I’ve had dear family and friends who stepped up and helped me in my time of need. And I truly believe that God has planted every person for this season and time.
This is my story.
“Blessed Assurance” is a hymn of confidence and joy in our salvation. Written by Fanny Crosby, this hymn celebrates the assurance we have in Christ: “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!” It reminds us of the joy and peace that come from knowing we belong to Jesus and that our future is secure in Him.
I’ve known it since I learned this song as a tiny kid. It is my assurance that Jesus is mine. When I feel forgotten and think no one sees me, He sees. When I think no one will step in, He always steps in, to provide and protect. When I need to be rescued, He proves, again and again, that rescuing is His specialty in my life. Won’t you praise God with me today, hallelujah!
Jesus is mine.
Singing “Blessed Assurance” is a powerful way to reaffirm our faith and trust in Jesus. It fills our hearts with gratitude and praise for the salvation He has provided and the hope we have in Him.
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, You are my blessed assurance. Today, I thank You for being the same yesterday, today and forever more. As we sing this hymn, may our hearts be filled with joy and confidence in Your saving grace. Help us to live each day with the assurance of Your presence and the hope of eternal life. In Your name, Amen.