I can't speak for other eras. This one, however, seems to have a threat glut. Whether political, economical, religious, or relational, turbulence is rumored to be poised. In several strata it is beyond rumor.
Rocky roads and tentative talk serve as social favors for these should lead us to confidence in the Rock. When our 401Ks and our monthly income seem to be stable, our confidence might drift from God to me. It is when my grand style seems shaky that the tide reverses and I begin to note God's provisional hand with stronger faith.
The Bible has always had a message; do not depend upon anyone or anything but God. Since Adam, this world has been on a mission to take away; embezzle through disappointment, steal through illness, pilfer through robbery, swipe through death.
The Good News is that when life has sifted us of our assumed needs and wants, we are most blessed to find our Jesus solitarily remaining stable and strong. He alone stands as the one religious leader of all in the world to beat the grave. We put, therefore, all of our confidence eggs in his basket.
Truly turbulent times perpetually unfold. From Wall Street to tumors to Iran to unemployment, we tread winding and hilly roads paved with exhausting sand. Intimidation breathes down upon our necks with efforts to force us to step with increasing fear.
But not to be so! Not to be so for any who are buried into the eternity of Jesus...now.
Jesus is the threat-breaker, the bondage-breaker, and the death-breaker. No one else, regardless of fame, can make such a claim. When we are given to him we are given to everlastingness!!
Truly turbulent times wish to bully. You, my friend, simply need to be reminded that Jesus already took our beating and died a very brave death that we could be spared. Therefore, do not live in hiding. Step out into society, take a deep breath, and smile really big!
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