11/03/2024
How do we respond when we face uncertain situations?
How should we as Christians respond to uncertainty?
How do we process the chaos and confusion of a pandemic, political uncertainty or even personal crisis? Does God’s Word give us relief for the pain and panic we may be experiencing today? Yes, it certainly does.
God rules, reigns and controls over all things. While we may face uncertainty, there is never an ounce of uncertainty for God.
Paul speaks to the people of Athens at the Aereopagus in Acts 17. The Aereopagus was a place filled with uncertainty. People would gather and talk for hours trying to understand and solve the issues of humanity (religion, politics, family, etc.)
Paul says these assuring and comforting words:
“The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us” (Acts 17:24-27).
Notice the specific and hope-filled truths about God:
1 He is Lord of heaven and earth. In other words, He is King of all things!
2 He is the source of life. The source of life needs nothing because He sustains all He creates.
You can respond to the uncertainty of life with the certainty of God’s plan and purpose for you.
Paul says the purpose is to reach out, find God and come to realize He was never far from you.
Theologian Charles Spurgeon said, “God is near, and therefore hope is near.”
You have the certainty of God’s nearness.
Our job: to reflect the love, goodness, grace and glory of Christ to a broken world. Everything else is in the firm and faithful hands of our loving God.
Heavenly Father, You are the King of kings and ruler over all. Help that truth resonant deep within me when I feel uncertain. Nothing surprises You, and You have a good plan for those who love You. Thank You for Your nearness. In Jesus’ Name, Amen 👑💒🙏💝