Church Family,

 

It is nothing unusual for us to wake up in the morning or go to sleep at night, questioning what in the world is going on? We scroll through social media, watch the news, and/or read the newspaper and constantly bring ourselves back to this question again and again: What in the world is going on?

 

A former president survived an assassination attempt. The current president drops out of the race for a second term. And now nobody has seen the standing president in days. This has all taken place over the last ten days at the time that I write this article.

 

 

Sure, the times get crazier by the hour. And we constantly question the decisions of those in authority and discern what is a lie and what is Truth.

 

In times like these, we must bring ourselves to the one and only Truth: God’s Word. There, we find crystal clear instructions on how to live, as in Paul’s words when he wrote, “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so you may know how to answer each person (Colossians 4:2-6).”

 

So what do we do when we are in seasons of not knowing? As an Apostle and martyr for Jesus, Paul’s response to confusion and chaos is this: awareness, prayer, and an open door for the Gospel to be spread.

 

So, to answer the question, when we find ourselves wondering what in the world is going on, the instructions are simple. We must be aware of the worldly events, driven to our knees in prayer, and take advantage of every opportunity we have to spread the Good News of Jesus. This is something that no worldly circumstance or opposition can ever take away from us as followers of Jesus.

 

Jesus still reigns as King. He is still good. And all things will work together for our good and His glory.

 

Keep your eyes up; He will be back soon.

 

Until that day comes,
Pastor Ryan