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| Does 2013 look uncertain? |
I am so glad that Jesus acknowledged uncertainties and hard times. But He also said we should not be controlled by them: “Don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own uncertainties. Today's uncertainty is enough for today. That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. Don't worry about such uncertainties. These uncertainties dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will certainly give you everything you need” (Luke12:22, 30-31, ed.; Matt. 6:34).
As wealthy people it would be easy for us to try to shelter ourselves from uncertainties. So Paul says, “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God who richly supplies all things” (1 Tim. 6:17). Many signs are pointing to hard times ahead. Will you and I be able to approach them with faith in God's certainty?
Good morning Dr. Greg,
ReplyDeleteGood post. I believe we want certainty because we are inherently insecure (because we are estranged from that which is the ultimate security). Trusting in "stuff" (be it a job, or material things, or earthly relationships) is a mild form of idolatry (and it is God who has sworn to take down the idols). If God is the great gift in our lives, then rather than celebrate him, we are like toddlers playing with the box the gift came in (this world and all that is in it). Just as a parent is bemused and annoyed when a child finds the ribbon more fascinating than the gift, what must God feel when we replace Him with the tinsel of this world and expect that shallow reflection to create ultimate certainty and security?
Godspeed! Larry
A great word picture, Larry. All of the things we feel quite certain about will come crashing down! I think about that withm my Federal pension and SS. It seems so certain that I can always count on it. Then I think about the increasing uncertainties of our government, and there would be no more pension... "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness."
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