Today's post is from Tina Leslie, our Dream Team Coordinator.
Even if I knew that
tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.
- Martin Luther-
I can still remember the smile on their faces, sleepy eyes
from just being awakened, looking at baskets of goodies that we called our
resurrection baskets. The
excitement of knowing that the day was special and that the celebration was
just getting started would bring much joy. Dressed up in our Sunday best we were off to worship and to
celebrate the very center of our family, and of our hearts.
Even in the midst of a wonderful celebration, there is a
world full of heartache, chaos and confusion right around the corner. As Christians, we find ourselves planted
right smack dab in the middle of it and experience the same things that the rest
of the world does, or do we? I
look back and try to remember how many times we have been desperate for
answers, how many times we have needed provision, or how many times we have just
needed help? Too numerous to
count, I think. Even in the middle
of our difficulties though, God has called us to see and live things
differently. He has called us to walk it out by faith.
Before Jesus died on the cross, He had a conversation with
his disciples and gave them a promise.
“I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and
assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience
difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” John 3:33 Message
Bible
Trusting God brings a steadfast and unwavering assurance
that whatever happens to us as Christians in this life, is in the hand of God. He will lead us through it, provide for
us, cover it and meet our needs. Now
that’s peace! We can be confident,
that no matter what takes place in our families, our relationships, our
finances, or our jobs, Jesus has it under control. Because He is triumphant so am I. Because He is victorious
so am I.
This crazy world that we live in calls good – bad and bad –
good. It’s a little mixed up right
now, but the cross that Jesus died on wasn’t just so we could meet and have
communion on Good Friday. The Sunday
morning celebration isn’t just to gather together in our Sunday best. It’s also a reminder that He went before
us and made a way, and though our life sometimes takes a hard turn, we have a
deep insurmountable peace that passes the understanding of the world and a
knowing that it’s going to be okay.
He truly has overcome this world.
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