We are bombarded at times by the lies and deceptions of the World, the Devil, and our old fallen flesh. At the center of these lies and deceptions is that we can find strength, pleasure, joy, hope, security... outside of God and His will and His ways. We are constantly offered idols from within our fallen hearts and minds and form the fallen world outside. God makes clear that strength and salvation can only be found in His righteous right hand and in the Holy one of Israel, Jesus Christ. Jesus Crucified is our only hope of forgiveness rather then the condemnation we deserve. Jesus Christ risen is our only hope of eternal life in the blessings of God's good pleasure. Amen!