Is there cause for alarm in the world today? YES!
Families are drifting into poverty and banks are failing…. Local governments are underfunded, and states are facing bankruptcy…. Nations worldwide are becoming insolvent. Both natural and man-made disasters are taking a toll on human life
This is all bad news, and we all know there is still more to come, but there is also good news.
The first part of this good news is that we need not depend on the events of this world for our happiness and security.
” Jesus said, ” Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
The second part of this good news is that a person’s status in the world system in no way contributes to the acquisition of this peace.
The prophet Isaiah wrote: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost” (Isaiah 55:1).
Jesus said:” Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11: 28).
Let me encourage you to live in this world system, and prosper, but do not expect the world system to satisfy your heart. Put your faith in God through Jesus and enjoy victory over the world. This is a choice you must make.
My dear reader, if you do not have peace in your life but want this peace that only Jesus can give, pray this simple prayer: ” God, I have success in this world, but no peace in my heart. I ask you to change my life and bring someone who can tell me more.”