John 14:1 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”
As we approach another year, and find our nation continuing to drift away from its Bible-based foundation, it is easy to be troubled. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see around us in our secular culture. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in government. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in entertainment. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in the courts. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in our schools. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in our communities. It is easy for Christians to be troubled by what we see in the media.
Yet, there are reasons to be encouraged. Even in recent days, we have seen victories coming from the voting booths. We have seen victories coming from the courts. Most importantly, we have the ultimate of reasons to be encouraged and not to be troubled. God is still the Lord. Jesus is still the Saviour. If we fully believe in their power and love, then going into 2015 we may be dismayed by our culture but should not be troubled.
AS WE ENTER 2015, PLEASE PRAY FOR BELIEF THAT RELIEVES THE TROUBLE OF OUR HEARTS. Have a blessed New Year!
ADDITIONAL NOTE:
Please see this previous post for General Washington’s address to his troops in the waning hours of 1776:
https://prayatlunch.us/engage-anew/
