Whether attempting to predict tomorrow’s weather accurately or forecasting short-term and long-term financial markets, few predictions men make can be depended upon. But there are some predictions that are certain—you can take it to the bank that these will still be as certain in 2011 as they always have been. Here are seven predictions your can count on being certain…

1. God IS and will still be on the throne (Psalm 46:10; 103:19)

2. His compassions will never fail; they will still be new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)

3. His grace will still be sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9)

4. God’s promises will still be true (Numbers 23:19; Psalm 145:13)

5. God will still be faithful and good (Psalm 27:13; Romans 3:3)

6. His blood will still have the power to forgive sins and justify for eternity (Ephesians 1:7; 2:13; Romans 5:9-10)

7. His love for you will still be an everlasting, unfailing love (Psalm 52:8; Jeremiah 31:3)

Now, if these things are certain, we do not need to fear or worry as we enter 2011, even in the face of so much that is uncertain in our world. Because these seven things are certain, we can say with the Psalmist, “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” (Ps. 27:13-14)

What a powerful and transformational impact we might yet have on our children and grandchildren if we rest in these certain truths. May God bless you and keep you in His peace throughout this New Year!

GRANDPAUSE: If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner, and an anchor for every storm. (Max Lucado)