Beautiful Truth

There's something about profound truth stated simply and beautifully.   

Sometimes I think of Abraham
How one star he saw had been lit for me
He was a stranger in this land
And I am that, no less than he
And on this road to righteousness
Sometimes the climb can be so steep
I may falter in my steps
But never beyond your reach
                      -Rich Mullins, Songwriter, Singer, 1955-1997

Now I could say the same thing - I'm one of Abraham's descendants by faith.  I'm an alien and stranger in this world and that means life will be hard, but God is faithful - but that doesn't strike you the same does it?
So thank God for gifting people to speak truth memorably and with beauty.  I know I could use more of that in my preaching.  God's truth is beautiful.  The singing and preaching of his word should be as well.

And if you are faltering in your steps, I pray you find comfort in knowing that you are never beyond His reach.