Miss Informed.

 I had a conversation with a someone the other day who is not a believer. I was explaining all of the things that have been happening in my family's life over the last month, and year. I explained that I had an Uncle pass away, a cousin and some friends. A cancer diagnosis and some other health issues. An earth quake affected family on the West Coast. The person that I was talking to said, "I thought that since you were a Christian, nothing bad happens to you anymore." 

I explained that just because I am a Christian, Jesus never promised us a problem free life. In fact He said that there would be trials and tribulations that would come our way. 

John 16:33 The Message

33  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.”

We were never promised a problem free life. Most people who are not believers are miss informed about this. While we are still living in this world, there will still be death, diseases, natural disasters that will come against us. 

We live with the hope of Heaven and living in Eternity with Jesus. In that day, there will be no more sorrow, tears, disease or death. 

Revelation 21:4 New Living Translation

4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”

Family members pass away and that hurts. A cancer diagnosis, natural disaster strikes. News or events that we weren't expecting, shock us. Good news is........My God is bigger than all of this. 

He is the comforter for those who are hurting. (Matthew 5:4)

He is the Healer of diseases (Luke 4:40)

The restorer of houses and foundations. (Amos 9:14)

So, I encourage you tonight. No matter what news you have been given, a death in the family, a bad heath diagnosis or some kind of physical destruction, put your trust in God. He is still good. He is on the Throne and still in charge. No matter what life looks like at the moment.

God bless,

PK