Dear Young Christian:
There is a lot of fear in the world this very day. And as another work week starts and the stock markets reopen, and trading and business begins around the world at various levels, there is a lot of speculation and trepidation as to what will happen between now and closing time on Friday.
But for the person who knows the Lord there is an inward peace that nothing outward can touch. As we see things in the world getting worse and worse, and the financial and political infrastructure hanging by a thread and ready to break, we don’t have to be overwhelmed. We can be aware without being overwhelmed. David said, “From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the Rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2). We are in relationship with One who is greater than all the circumstances of life, and in full control of everything that happens on planet earth. Our God and Father sees the big picture on the world stage, and is also interested in every detail of our life. He says, “Fear not” (Luke 12:32).
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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