We live in uncertain times. Our culture and our lives are moving forward at such a rapid pace that we are often out of breath just trying to keep up. We also live in troubling times. As we witness the unraveling of our culture, the eroding of any semblance of moral values, the destruction of the family, the rise of belligerent atheism, and the growing antagonism against the Followers of Christ, there is an increasing sense of foreboding about what is coming. The Followers of Christ understand that God will not be mocked forever without serious consequences. (Gal. 6:7).

But the Word of God encourages us with these words: “…Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9 KJV). We can be absolutely confident in the fact that no matter what is happening or what is coming our GOD IS WITH US! He will enable us by His Power and His Spirit to not only go through any and all circumstances but also OVERCOME THEM! (Rom. 8: 35-39 & Rev. 12:11).

All that is required of us is to stand upon His Word, obey Him, and follow Him no matter what. That takes courage! But OUR GOD even provides the courage when we need it. So even though we may be facing difficult times, we have nothing to fear! (Isaiah 41:10). For OUR GOD IS WITH US! (Isaiah 8:10).

Rev. James W. Black