You live in unstable times. But as God’s people you must not flinch. Men of God, you are called to men of grit, fleet-footed to good works, generous with your resources, and unwavering in your faith. Women of God, you are called to laugh at the days to come. You cannot sway the machines of bureaucracy, but you can diligently make your home a world of peace, playfulness, and piety.
You can either waver in the face of all the upheaval, or you can rest in the words of the Psalmist, “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day (Ps. 91:5).” You may bemoan that these evil days are yours, or you can rejoice as a warrior in the day of battle and find another gear.
Are you weary and anxious? Are you fearful and timid? Are you stingy and resentful? Cast aside all such luggage. You must offload all such encumbrances. This is the hour for faith, virtue, diligence, and unflinching joy. Now, the question you may be asking is how to get from cowering in the corner to courageous on the front lines.
Three things. First, do not forsake the worship of the living God. You serve the God who is immortal, invisible, and the only wise God. Render to Him all He is due both here in the courts of heaven and out in the city streets. Second, thank God that, in His wisdom, He picked this moment of history for you. Third, with certain faith in Christ, get busy with good works of grace. It is hard to be frightened or anxious if your hands are holding the fruit of faithfulness.
In short, the world may be wobbly; so believe and obey the steadfast Word of the Lord.
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