Did you ever notice when a storm is brewing you can feel your skin prickle, taste the presence of danger in the air, smell the incoming chaos, and watch the storm rumble to life from afar off. I've been in Florida during a hurricane and the day before was bright, sunny and beautiful...not a cloud in the sky. However, the weather forecaster acted like the sky was falling. I have to admit, its during these uncertain moments that I feel most unsettled not knowing if our family should evacuate or shelter in place. For me its the same hair raising, heart pumping feeling I get when I consider the changes in our political atmosphere. Are we rushing headlong into a New World Order or is it all hype to keep us in constant fear and dependent on our leaders.
Being prepared when a natural disaster is at your door and in the face of our ever changing world can set our nerves on edge. Inflation, food shortages, voter insecurity and widespread corruption are blowing through our beloved country at an alarming rate. We are bombarded with the latest conspiracies and conflicting news on a daily basis and its becoming impossible to discern truth from lies.
However, behind all the lies, more and more people are realizing something sinister is coming. Will it be the grid going down, a civil war, a terrorist attack in our own country? The question we need to ask ourselves becomes...where will we hide when the storm makes landfall?
Will we cower at the feet of our leaders like we did during the pandemic or will we run to the cross and trust the promises of God, even while the winds are raging out of our control around us. Yes, we are living in uncertain times but God "Is the same yesterday, today and forever."
We can be sure of three things... (1) God loves us (2 )His promises are trustworthy and reliable (3) God is working on our behalf, no matter what our circumstances look like. The most powerful thing we can do during dark times is Speak God's Promises Over Our Lives . Words are powerful weapons. Below are a few of His promises to get you started.
"In the shelter of your presence you hide us from all human conspiracies; you keep us safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues." Psalm 31:20
"You must not fear them, for the Lord your God Himself fights for you." Deuteronomy 3:22
"When I am afraid I will trust in You." Psalm 56:3
"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid ?" Psalm 27:1
"The Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." Deuteronomy 31:8
There are many more promises in the Bible. As a matter or fact, there are 365 verses that tell us not to fear! A verse to help us face life with courage every day of the year. As for me...I am choosing to trust my God and His promises of protection, provision and faithfulness written in His book to us for such a time as this.