Many things are happening daily in the world; the economy is in a bad way, the political situation worsens from month to month, people are insecure looking to the future.
Well, I have good news that will take care of all these things. GOD IS IN CONTROL, if we will allow him to have control. It is no use saying things will work out and live the same old empty lifestyle, and depending on our own abilities. If we depend on the government or society to help us, we will be disappointed many times.
This world is not our final home, we are not to live like there is no tomorrow.
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:1-3 (KJV)
There is a verse in the scriptures for every need we face. When we are without hope, and have no peace, we can look to the Word of God, who provides us with hope, and peace.
Isaiah 26:3 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."
This passage of scripture is not an automatic answer to everyone's needs, there is a condition to receive this promise. We have to believe in JESUS CHRIST and through repentance of our sins and accept Him as Savior, then He will become LORD of every situation. Only then can we receive this promise.
If we are sad and lonely the LORD promises to be a friend who will be closer to us than a brother.
Proverbs 18:24 "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."
If we have other needs, whether they be financial, the LORD knows about them and knows how to provide them for us.
Philippians 4:19, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
And finally, if we are in sickness or distress, God has many promises for this need, I will mention only one at this time.
Psalm 103: 1-3 "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his Holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases."
When the Doctor says there is no hope, the LORD says I am your hope.
by: Dr. Rocco Badenhorst
2012