I don’t know about you but I get concerned when I watch the news, and it doesn’t really matter what channel I turn to, none of them have anything positive to report.  Ok, that’s a broad sweeping generalization but really, when is the last time you saw something uplifting on the news?  Please note that I said I get concerned, not anxious.  I truly believe the Word when it says; “…be anxious for nothing…”  It’s not that I am beyond getting anxious, it’s more like I believe the Word when it also says, being anxious never helped anyone.  Worrying never added a day to a person’s life and modern science confirms that worrying actually shortens your life and reduces the quality of your life.

It is truly in times like these that we must believe, with all our hearts, that God is on the throne and He is not going anywhere.  I look to my left and see agony and despair.  I look to my right and see hopelessness and helplessness.  I turn on the TV and see anger, hatred and  fear.

I like so much what Corrie Ten Boom said; “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.”  Let us take that advice to heart.  Let us look to Jesus.  Let us remember that He is still on the throne.  Let us be secure in knowing that He works all things for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)

So, as my dear brother Scott said today; “We need to keep looking up and when our neighbor comes out and asks what we’re doing, tell him.  We’re watching for Jesus.  We don’t know the hour or the day but we can sure tell the season!”

Rest well brothers and sisters.  Your redemption draweth nigh!

In His Love,

Pastor Marty

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