FROM EVERLASTING

MAY 9

Psalm 93

Psalm 93:2, “Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.”

72 years. That’s how long my beloved wife, Laura, has walked this earth. 8 years. That’s how long she’s been courageously battling cancer—enduring chronic pain and wave after wave of treatment, all sustained by God’s grace. 3 to 6 months. That’s the timeframe the oncologist gave if she chooses to discontinue chemo.  And still, the clocks tick on. “Tick-tock, tick-tock,” time marches forward, each second drawing us closer to a final goodbye. Laura’s days are numbered. As are the days of us all (Psalm 139:16).

But God is not bound by time. Psalm 93:2 declares, “Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting.” This truth not only speaks to God’s eternity but also His unshakable authority. His throne has always been and always will be. While we are subject to the pressures and passing of time, God remains sovereign—enthroned above all, steady and unchanging through every rise and fall of history and human life. It’s hard for time-bound creatures like us to grasp a timeless God. We live moment by moment—remembering the past, struggling through the present, uncertain about the future. Yet God sees all of time at once. He is never caught off guard. As Isaiah 46:10 reminds us, He declares “the end from the beginning,” and His purposes will stand.

This eternal sovereignty is not just a theological concept—it is a profound comfort. Life is filled with beginnings and endings. Goodbyes are a regular part of our journey. Even the greatest kingdoms of the world rise and fall. But God reigns forever. He doesn’t change, and His promises never expire.  “Our Savior Christ Jesus…has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel” (1 Timothy 1:10).  Eternal life isn’t just a future destination—it is knowing God now (John 17:3) and walking with Him in a relationship that time cannot touch.

We do face pain. We do face loss. But these are, as Paul puts it, “light and momentary troubles” compared to the eternal glory that awaits us (2 Corinthians 4:17). Because of this, we need not lose heart (v. 16). The everlasting God, who knows our days and holds our future, invites us into His eternity—and in that there is a hope no clock can destroy.

“The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”—Deuteronomy 33:27

Application questions: How does the truth of God’s eternal sovereignty, as described in Psalm 93:2, shape the way you view your own life and the events around you? How can this perspective help you trust God in uncertain times?

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Author: looking2jesus13

Jerry L. Conklin was born and raised in Hillsboro, Oregon. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served for six years in the Navy’s Nuclear Power Program. He was assigned to the USS *Omaha* (SSN-692), a nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine, where he served as a reactor-plant electrical operator. His military service took him to ports and locations throughout the world and provided extensive technical training, leadership experience, and an enduring appreciation for those who serve in the Armed Forces. Following his Navy service, Jerry earned a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Technology from Thomas Edison State University. He worked at the Trojan Nuclear Plant near Rainier, Oregon, first as a reactor operator and later as a training specialist. After sensing God’s call to pastoral ministry, he left the nuclear-power industry and earned a master’s degree in theology from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Jerry served for twenty-seven and a half years as senior pastor of Lewis and Clark Bible Church in Astoria, Oregon. During those years, he preached and taught the Scriptures, provided pastoral counseling, performed weddings and memorial services, trained church leaders, and served individuals and families throughout the community. He also served as a fire department chaplain and participated in a variety of community ministries. After retiring from full-time pastoral ministry, Jerry and his wife, Laura, moved to Heppner, Oregon. There he served for approximately four years as a chaplain with Pioneer Memorial Home Health and Hospice, providing spiritual and emotional support to more than 150 patients and their families. In 2023, the Oregon Association for Home Care honored him as its Chaplain of the Year. Jerry also helped establish South Morrow County Seniors Matter, a nonprofit organization created to address the needs of older adults following the COVID-19 pandemic. As chairman, he worked with community leaders and volunteers to develop a weekly senior meal program, a monthly veterans’ lunch, and other activities and services. The organization served hundreds of seniors, mobilized more than 200 volunteers, and received statewide and national recognition. In 2025, Jerry was named Heppner’s Man of the Year, and his community service was later recognized by United States Senator Jeff Merkley. International missions have also been an important part of Jerry’s ministry. He has made ten trips to Uganda, where he has taught at pastors’ conferences, preached in churches, participated in Bible-school graduations, distributed Bibles and Christian materials, and encouraged local pastors and ministry leaders. He developed the discipleship booklet *First Steps with Jesus* to help new believers understand and grow in their faith. Jerry is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, devotionals, and teaching resources, including works centered on prayer, Christian hope, spiritual growth, and the person of Jesus Christ. His decades of preaching and teaching reflect his commitment to presenting biblical truth clearly, practically, and faithfully. Jerry and Laura were married for nearly forty-two years and raised four children. They were also blessed with three grandchildren. Laura passed away in August 2025 following an eight-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Jerry currently lives in Hillsboro, where he helps care for his elderly father. He continues to preach, teach, write, and serve others through pastoral and community ministry.

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