If I Make My Bed In The Depths,

You Are There

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.

Psalm 139:7-12

Dementia is a terrible disease. But our roots are deep. It is not unusual for those suffering to get closer to Jesus Christ. They know who he is.

Jesus can pierce the darkest mind. People know He is their best friend. God can pierce the darkness of dementia. God dwells in the fathomless depth that is our soul. He can pierce the darkest mind and assure us of His tender, loving care. The darkness will not hide us from Him.

We do not know what the future holds for us or those we love. We may descend into the darkness of mental illness, Alzheimer’s or dementia as we age. But even there, the Lord’s hand will lead us and His right hand will hold us tight. We cannot get away from His love and personal care.

Jesus loves me. This I know.

Our Daily Bread – October 22, 2014