Said and Done

But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the LORD GOD, That I may declare all Your works (Psalm 73:28)

Many of you are probably following current world events, with the Russian Federation’s continuing vise-like encroachment on Ukraine and the Iranian regime is seen being weeks away from having a nuclear bomb. It seems the earth is teetering on the precipice of World War III and the total destruction of life as we know it. And many who do not understand the inspired biblical writings of the Hebrew prophets, concerning the promises of God, might have a heightened sense of anxiety and dread.

Jesus told His disciples, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me," (John 14:1). The context was His continuing care and fulfilling of what He promised.

It’s been said there are 365 verses in the Bible that tell us not to fear, one for every day. I have not found that many, so I’m not sure who started that. However, I am sure not fearing is a solid biblical principle, woven throughout God's Word, pointing us toward greater trust in His intentions and plan. He is in complete control of all events, even to deposing world leaders and raising them up (Daniel 2:21).

Total trust doesn’t mean there won’t be moments of anxiety or heart palpitations at world events. That’s a normal human response, but to be overcome by fear is not what He wants for you. That’s why He has revealed the future to us through Scripture. It places within us the hope and knowledge that God is working His plan of total universal redemption (Revelation 21:1).

The Bible is ¼ prophetic in its writings. God wants us to know what He is doing by His own will, not to scare us, but to prepare us. All I can say is He has a plan and Perfect wisdom and power to see it done.

So, breathe easier. Go ahead and read the last chapter first (Revelation 22) and see how God’s plan ends for those who have trusted in Him. It may seem as though things have descended into the pit of hell to perish forever, but God says otherwise. “Have I not told you and will I not do it?” Let God be true and every man a liar. He does not change (Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6). Said and done.

What is happening in the world today is as old as history itself and as new and relevant as this morning’s sunrise. We are living in exciting times. We are living in Biblical times. All is being overseen and controlled according to the will of the Greatest and most Perfect sentient Being in the universe. One whose angels are ever standing above His Throne crying “Holy, Holy, Holy, LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” (Isaiah 6:2-3).  He is working to make all things new. Behold He has told us, and will He not do it?  Yes, He will. Take comfort in that, Beloved. And read that last chapter again for good measure.

Ken