Are You Worried About the Future?

If any time was a time to worry, the time we are living in now is. The economy is faltering, the country is under assault, our allies are turning on us, our reputation as a country, nay, our integrity is being questioned. Then there is the all out spiritual war going on around us. "Satan has desired to have [us], that he may sift [us] as wheat." (Luke 22:31). It's as if he knows that the end is near and is making one last attempt to blind the masses and deceive Christians.

Philippians 4:6-8 says,

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

So, why are you worried? Is God suddenly unaware of what is going on here on earth? Has He turned away His eyes from us? Is He no longer in control? Does He now somehow not know the end from the beginning?

Of course He is aware! Of course He has not turned away from us! Of course He is in control! Of course He still knows the end from the beginning! He is God - the Alpha and Omega, the all-knowing, all-powerful, always present God of the ages!

If you are worried, then you don't believe His word. If you are worried, you are not praying. If you are worried, you are not believing. If you are worried, then you are not thinking about the right things.

DON'T WORRY!

Trust. Believe. Pray. Rest. Meditate on His goodness.

Mark