April 22
Luke 21:1-28
How do you feel about the future? Are you able to approach it with confidence and courage, or are you overwhelmed by fear and anxiety? The disciples ask Jesus a question about the future; in his answer, he not only responds to them but also teaches us how to respond to the future that awaits us. Jesus tells his disciples the temple would be destroyed, which happened in 70 AD, but clearly speaks of events that are still pending. The primary instruction for his disciples regards their mentality as they face this upheaval. They are to not be frightened. Events will be out of their control, but they do not have to be afraid. No matter how crazy the world gets, God is with them. Also, they are to not worry. They will be put in difficult positions beyond their ability to respond, but God will be with them. Further, he “will give (them) words and wisdom.” Finally, they are called to stand firm. When the whole world seemed to be falling apart, they were to be a calm, stable presence. They were standing upon the rock that is Jesus; therefore, they should not be moved.
All of these commands are for us as well. When we face the future, we must do so without fear and worry, but instead stand firm. We have no idea what today may bring, but we know who will be there with us. He will empower us to be his witnesses in a world that seems out of control.
Father God, help me to respond to life’s situations without fear and worry, but instead trust you. Amen.
Where has fear and worry crept into your heart regarding the future? How can you learn to walk in confident faith rather than fear?
How do you feel about the future? Are you able to approach it with confidence and courage, or are you overwhelmed by fear and anxiety? The disciples ask Jesus a question about the future; in his answer, he not only responds to them but also teaches us how to respond to the future that awaits us. Jesus tells his disciples the temple would be destroyed, which happened in 70 AD, but clearly speaks of events that are still pending. The primary instruction for his disciples regards their mentality as they face this upheaval. They are to not be frightened. Events will be out of their control, but they do not have to be afraid. No matter how crazy the world gets, God is with them. Also, they are to not worry. They will be put in difficult positions beyond their ability to respond, but God will be with them. Further, he “will give (them) words and wisdom.” Finally, they are called to stand firm. When the whole world seemed to be falling apart, they were to be a calm, stable presence. They were standing upon the rock that is Jesus; therefore, they should not be moved.
All of these commands are for us as well. When we face the future, we must do so without fear and worry, but instead stand firm. We have no idea what today may bring, but we know who will be there with us. He will empower us to be his witnesses in a world that seems out of control.
Father God, help me to respond to life’s situations without fear and worry, but instead trust you. Amen.
Where has fear and worry crept into your heart regarding the future? How can you learn to walk in confident faith rather than fear?
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