How many times have we wished we could see what lies around the next corner in life? If we knew, then we could prepare for it, control it or avoid it, if it’s not good!

Last year, our church lawnmower was stolen from our church shed. It was never recovered so we purchased another lawn mower. The investigating policeman suggested we don”t keep the lawn mower at the church, so we moved it to a different location. That was great advice because a month ago, someone broke into the church shed looking for our new lawn mower. They broke in on Easter weekend, but what the thieves did not realize was; just as Jesus tomb was empty that first Easter Sunday so was our shed.

The circumstances in life today are very unpredictable. You can’t believe half you see or hear from the media (on any issue). The Bible calls these days “perilous times” and that men’s hearts will fail because of fear. Governments use fear tactics to control the people.

God knew these times would come, so He tells us to “walk by faith, not by sight” (II Corinthians 5:7). To walk by faith means that, no matter what we face in life, we can trust God to see us through every problem. God tells His children that He will never leave us nor forsake us. When you feel burdened and all alone, Jesus Christ invites you to “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

There have been many times when I felt overwhelmed by the events of life, so I claim the promises of God (like those above) and rest in Him as His child. Many years ago, my wife and I lost our three year old daughter to brain cancer. I don’t know what I would have done without the peace and assurance of my Almighty God and Friend all the way through that time. God is just as real and powerful today to help you with your needs, if you will turn to Him and trust Him. I Peter 5:7 says, “Casting all your care upon him; for he (God) careth for you.”

So if you can’t see around the next corner in your life; trust God, put your life in His hands and watch what He will do for you!

Pastor David M. Millar