Trust In The Lord

  Jesus told His disciples, 

"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, 

for this must take place, but the end is not yet." (Matthew 24:6)

Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. (Matthew 24:12-13)

Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” 

(John 16:32-33)

In the above passages cases Jesus is telling His disciples what is to come and yet assures them of a greater comforting truth. Jesus is: Lord, Savior, “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” “The Prince of Peace.” 

For unto us a child is born; unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder. These will be his royal titles: “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The Everlasting Father,” “The Prince of Peace.”  His ever-expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule with perfect fairness and justice from the throne of his father David. He will bring true justice and peace to all the nations of the world. This is going to happen because the Lord of heaven’s armies has dedicated himself to do it! (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Jesus does not delight in the tragedies we face, He knows in advance that they will happen.

God's perfect plan sometimes uses the consequences of sin in people and in nature to draw people to Himself. So, when there is a storm, the only one we can truly trust is the Lord.

The Bible reminds us:

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

My prayer is that fear will not overcome us, that we will stand firm in our faith, and that we will trust God and lean not on our own understanding. 

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” – Isaiah 12:2 ESV

He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken. (Pslam 62:2 NLT)

Blessings, peace and comfort to you all................Dave