Hope

 October 23 2023

October - almost the end of another year.

The war in Ukraine persists, with devastating losses on both sides. And then an horrendous Hamas based attack on Israel, October 7. Reports indicate that in comparison the death toll in one day was the worst and bloodiest since the Holocaust.

Facebook is awash with faces of those slaughtered, or still missing. The heartache is unbearable at times and I, as a mere mortal, I wonder how much longer God will be patient.

The world, it seems, has so pushed God away, that the encroaching spiritual darkness becomes heavier by the day. Artificial intelligence frightens me. Proof once again that something man may have initially designed as a tool, has skyrocketed out of control, with mind boggling possibilities impacting the existence of mankind.

It would be very easy to feel overwhelmed by all these, and more, events. And, even as a Christian, there are some days when I DO find it easy to feel despair and lose hope. That's when I remind myself that God is still on His throne and in control. And while my finite human impatience level is often exhausted, His patience continues to endure. That there is hope, that Jesus Christ WILL return in all Honour and Glory.

We may be disappointed in the world, and in situations closer to home, over and over. But God never fails us. The hope we have in Him doesn't depend on changing circumstances. It is rock solid - nothing can move it.

"You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in  Your word." (Psalm 119:114)

God Bless you!