Fearful Future or Peaceful Present
I have the opportunity to speak with many people and one thing I have found to be very consistent with most people today, is a apprehension of the future in regard to the economy, violence, political instability, climate changes, greed, lack of morals and integrity between individuals and organizations. We also find Middle East is out of control and China is positioning themselves to take control. Many wonder what type of environment we are going to leave to our children in the future. It was not that many years ago, people felt secure, looked forward to the future and had peace in their lives but not today, it is like someone has pulled the rug from underneath them and now they are laying on their back with the wind knocked out of them while looking up and are wondering what has happened.
However, for those who have looked to place their trust and faith in the bible, we are called to have a very different outlook upon the things that are happening today because all that we see occurring, the bible proclaimed would happen, just as we see them happening.
Mat. 24:6-8 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Jesus said:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Jesus did not say His peace would come only during good and prosperous times.
You might ask the question, "How can we find peace in such a troubled world just because Jesus said we are to have peace?"
The peace that Jesus is speaking of is not a peace that can be earned, achieved or found, it can only be received when we find the peace He desires to provide for us. Trials, troubles and even death are not to be fearful to the believer.
Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Jesus has promised to be there to help us, lead us and guide us through anything we face in life but when Jesus died upon the cross and was raised from the grave, He demonstrated that He alone has victory over death and the power to raise believers from death as well.
If you do not have peace in your life, I strongly exhort you to acknowledge and turn from what the bible calls sin, (Repentance) and turn in faith to Jesus Christ and ask to be forgiven for the sins you have committed against Him and others and then begin a personal relationship with Him in faith (Salvation) to follow His word and will. Only then can you find the peace that He desires to give you.
May the Lord bless you today as you find the peace that He desires for you
However, for those who have looked to place their trust and faith in the bible, we are called to have a very different outlook upon the things that are happening today because all that we see occurring, the bible proclaimed would happen, just as we see them happening.
Mat. 24:6-8 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Jesus said:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Jesus did not say His peace would come only during good and prosperous times.
You might ask the question, "How can we find peace in such a troubled world just because Jesus said we are to have peace?"
The peace that Jesus is speaking of is not a peace that can be earned, achieved or found, it can only be received when we find the peace He desires to provide for us. Trials, troubles and even death are not to be fearful to the believer.
Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Jesus has promised to be there to help us, lead us and guide us through anything we face in life but when Jesus died upon the cross and was raised from the grave, He demonstrated that He alone has victory over death and the power to raise believers from death as well.
If you do not have peace in your life, I strongly exhort you to acknowledge and turn from what the bible calls sin, (Repentance) and turn in faith to Jesus Christ and ask to be forgiven for the sins you have committed against Him and others and then begin a personal relationship with Him in faith (Salvation) to follow His word and will. Only then can you find the peace that He desires to give you.
May the Lord bless you today as you find the peace that He desires for you
Rick
Hi Pastor Rick!
Your blog is very encouraging! Thank you so much for following God's lead in your pastorship. My husband and I, along with our 4 children, attend a small Calvary Chapel here in Oklahoma. We are preparing for a move to your area and have begun looking for a CC in CDA. We are blessed to have found you and this blog!
Kristen and Ross
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