Handwriting on the Wall

Often we engrave important words so that they can be seen by everyone. They can mean very different things.

Usually on our tombstones we write something in the granite. On my father's headstone the words "God works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform" is written. We chose those words because they were my father's favorite expression and also because the spoke of the faith he expressed frequently in God to work out circumstances in his life.

In the book of Daniel God himself engraved words on the wall of the banquet hall. This is the inscription that was written: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, PARSIN." Daniel read the words off of the wall before turning to face the king and solemnly announce, "this is what these words mean: MENE: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. TEKEL: You have been weighed in the scales and found wanting. PERES: Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians." These words were written so that the king would realise that God was in control and that he must submit to him.

The scripture indicates that our names can be written in the Book of Life. This is a record kept by God of those who have accepted his gift of Jesus in payment for our sins. How encouraging it is to know that our name can be etched into God's book and we can look forward to an eternity with Him. It is a guarantee of God's power in changing our lives and our eternal destination. What wonderful grace God has given. Let's share it with others today.