Uncertain Times

As we view our world with economic woes, wars, a pending election and unexpected health issues, we see a level of uncertainty to which we are not accustomed. The price of gas was escalating every day and service stations began the tasks of changing their price marquees more than once per day. Some of us remember "gas wars" where a station across the street from another lowered it's price for "regular" and "ethyl" a few cents to bring the business from across the street. Gas prices in the 60s were a few cents, usually about 27 cents per gallon but as low as 19 cents per gallon during a "gas war". During these uncertain times we see gas prices at $4.00 per gallon. Foreclosures have become rampant as uncertain times have burst the real estate bubble. Wall Street sees stock prices plummet and rise with each bit of news. The Presidential Election is fraught with uncertainty, who is the best person to lead our country? Uncertainty has become the rule of the day. We are uncertain if investments are safe, uncertain if our bank will survive, uncertain if we can pay our bills, and uncertain if we will continue to have a job. We are faced with an uncertain future. We may be faced with the burden of health issues that threaten our lives. We may be faced with the uncertainty of being able to pay medical bills or health insurance. Seems like every where we turn the element of uncertainty looms large and overshadows our pursuit of happiness.
Jesus knew his disciples were anxious about the uncertainty of their world. In Luke 22-26, "To his disciples he said, 'This is why I tell you not to worry about food to keep you alive or clothes to cover your body. Life is more than food, the body more than clothes. Think of the ravens; they neither sow nor reap; they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. You are worth far more than the birds! Can anxious thought add a day to your life? If, then, you cannot do even a very little thing, why worry about the rest?'So when the uncertainty of the world overcomes you, turn to a Friend who will share your burdens and give you rest. Jesus waits patiently for you to come to Him and share your worry. He will remove your uncertainty by reminding you that it is He that truly matters. Have a grateful heart! Love one another! Trust in God!