God Is Faithful

Ever wonder where God is in all the chaos going on in the world? Times are difficult for many people. There is an air of uncertainty of what the future holds. Our faith and trust must continue to be in God. He is faithful. He has a plan and is always in control.

Let us journey back in time into the world of Jesus. The world was chaotic. The Romans ruled the world with an iron sword. Life was uncertain. You never knew what a new day would bring. Poverty, disease, sickness, hunger, oppression were everywhere. The local Roman appointed rulers were ruthless. Fear of tomorrow and the future was constant. But God had a plan for the appointed time! Into this world was born the Savior of the world, Emmanuel, God with us. This was not by accident. The scriptures had foretold of his coming. Even down to the time and place. “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14

By law Joseph and Mary had to go to Bethlehem, the city of their heritage, and pay taxes. While they were there, Jesus, the Son of God, was born into the world. Simeon upon seeing the baby Jesus with his parents in the temple declared, “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation” Luke 2:30. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. He had a plan and was in control.

Fear of the future can overtake us, but if we believe by faith that this same God has a plan and is in control we can overcome our fears. This has been a very difficult year for our ministry. Sometimes the future seems very uncertain and fear tries to overtake us, but He continues to sustain us and meet our needs. We praise Him for his goodness to us. We know many of you are going through similar circumstances. Always remember He loves his children and has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He has a plan. He knows the future. Trust Him! Just as he promised the first coming of His Son, He has promised the second coming of His Son. Until then we must live lives that glorify our God and teach and train our children to do the same.

God is Faithful!

Merry Christmas!