Anxious Times

Exodus 14:13a Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today..

 

 

These are anxious times for all of us. Ever since 9/11/2001 all of our lives have changed and the freedoms that we once enjoyed may have gone forever. Bad news, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks seem to occur on a daily basis, making us all feel vulnerable, fragile, and unprotected.

 

In times like these that try men’s souls, the church represents a stability and strength that other institutions, organizations, and nations cannot display. We belong to the Ancient of Days, Who sees all things, all people across the spectrum of Time. And, like the old spiritual says, we are all in God’s hands.

 

The people of Moses’ time felt much the same. They were constantly anxious about what was happening and had no idea of where and when all their troubles would end. That’s when Moses reminded them that God would bring the deliverance they needed. All they had to do was stand firm in the faith and watch what God was doing. We are called to do the same.

 

Prayer: Lord Jesus, in times like these, it is good to know that You are our Rock and Redeemer, our Assurance and Savior. As we support Your church, help us to enable others to experience and feel the same. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.