We are living in very tumultuous times and facing a life full of uncertainty. Unless we have been living in a cave, it is impossible not to hear of all the horrible things happening in our world, wars, massive earthquakes, famines, tsunamis, terrorism, school shootings, robberies, murders, and the list goes on and on. Crime is higher than ever before and it is difficult to feel truly safe. And if that wasn't enough, our internal stresses are higher than ever trying to meet unrealistic goals and expectations from bosses, co-workers, friends, family, and even our spouses. It is no mystery why so many people are turning to drugs and alcohol for a way of escape. However, numbing our senses and living a life of sin will not bring the peace and security we seek. Jesus is the only answer to world peace, and it is through our relationship with Him that we can escape the desperate uncertainty that leads to depression and a life of fear. We may not know what the future holds, but we do know who holds the future. God has all the facts. He alone knows the end from the beginning, and a life fully surrendered to our Lord and Savior is a life of certainty. We can go forward with full confidence that with God we do have a bright future. Every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before.
1 John 4:18 KJV - There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
Psalm 34:4 KJV - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Joshua 1:9 KJV - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.