See that ye be not troubled…

As Jesus announces the things that would come upon the earth, he gave us instructions, “See that ye be not troubled.”  During this tumultuous time in our world, we who believe in the living God must stand with firm confidence that our God still reigns.  He gave us the scripture that delivers insight into the future and a historical perspective from the past showing how he intervened at the appropriate time. 

Our job as believers is to trust in His word to us, that he can deliver us from evil.  We must trust that we are never alone and that He is with us.  Jesus said it this way in Matthew 28:20, “And remember I am always with you until the end of time.”  Trouble is not an indicator that God is not with us.  In fact, he draws close to those with broken hearts. (Psalm 34) 

It is easy to worship and praise God when times are good, our storehouses are overflowing, and our families are well.  We can sing songs of praise when our careers are going well, and we have most of what we want.  But when the chips are down, when bodies fail, and our hopes are dashed, it is in those moments that we are tested to see what we really believe. 

As the world struggles with the happenings of today, let’s stand on the Lord’s side.  “See that ye be not troubled.”