I must confess that here lately I have been a CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, junkie. I need to stop. Seriously, after an evening full of doom and gloom you have some of the craziest dreams. I also have to admit that I am following the presidential election closer than I ever have in previous years. I've always had an interest, but this time around things are different. Have you ever noticed how much President's age while they are in office? I think now I know why. Think what you will about our current President, but imagine having to wake up in the morning to some of the issues he has had to face in the last 8 years. How would you lead? What call would you make? Regardless of who becomes our next President in November, I am praying for him.
One of the questions that I've received here in the last week or so is, "So, what do you think is going to happen with our economy?" Fear is a legitimate emotion to have in times like these. Some think it means Jesus is bound to show up now at any moment. That's possible. However, I can't help but think of Jesus' description of His return...something about it being like a thief in the night. In other words--unexpected. In all honesty I have no idea what is going to unfold in the coming weeks and months, however, I am at peace knowing that there is a God who does. God never asks us to be secure as much as He asks us to be prepared and obedient. If we have our sense of security in the right place, or should I say "right Individual", then whatever transpires could serve to be an opportunity in which the church really shines as a beacon of hope to a world that has put it's hope in something that can vanish literally overnight. Materialism has been a pandemic in our nation for years now and I suspect has deafened our ears to a God who has never stopped communicating with us. If what has provided a false sense of stability for us is shaken, we might begin to hear once again...
"In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see. Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel." Isaiah 29:18-19
Aaron:
My favorite message for all stressful times:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
Posted by: Brian Jones | October 28, 2008 at 04:57 PM