From Beside the Still Waters devotional...
Stepping Into the Unknown - Read: Psalm 46, 91
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." - Isaiah 26:3
We know not what lies in the months ahead or even what tomorrow may bring. We live in a turbulent world of uncertainty and unrest. Many are fearful of what might happen next. Luke 21:26 speaks of "men's hearts failing them for fear." Through fear of the unknown, some people store vast supplies of food and ammunition, or they try to protect themselves and their possessions with things like burglar alarms and insurance plans. Many are apprehensive about terrorists, economic upheaval, global warming, falling asteroids, devastating storms, deadly viruses, or other real or imaginary dangers. In an attempt to increase their chances of survival, some have purchased their own underground bunkers or have chosen to live in communities below the surface of the earth.
As heaven-bound pilgrims, need we get caught up with the doom and gloom hysteria of the unbelieving world around us? Do we not serve a faithful, unchanging God who has everything in His sovereign control, even the circumstances and events of our lives? Let us anchor our confidence and security in the Lord, who is "our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1) Instead of worrying fearfully, we can walk by faith in the assurance of God's presence and guidance every step of the way.
Whatever the future may hold, let us fully trust our heavenly Father, who holds the future in His hand and has promised, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5). Come what may, we can rest in His love and care, and trust Him to pilot us safely through life's stormy seas to the golden shore of our eternal, heavenly home. "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid" (Isaiah 12:2)
Mark Kropf - Halsey, OR
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown:
Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. - Edward H Bickersteth
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