Christians need to practice. We need to practice what to do when times are dire. Luke 21 gives us directions. Here is how Luke paints the picture of troubled times.
"There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:25-28)
These are good directions for every age during the Christian era. These are good directions for us today.
Rather than me make some long list of all the things that cause fear and anxiety today, I will let you make your own. Let me remind you what followers of Jesus do in times like this.
When everything seems to be shaking all around us...
When one crisis follows another...
When we are worried...anxious...fearful.
Stand up! These are not times to shirk our call to follow Jesus.
Lift up your heads! These days calls for courageous faith.
Your redemption is drawing near! God seems to move most powerfully when things seem most discouraging. God will not leave us adrift.
What will you do to Stand up, lift your heads, watch your Redeemer draw near?
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
Steve
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