In These Troubled Times

Everyone would certainly have to admit that there is a lot of trouble in

the material world these days. We are exposed to so much negative

information coming in from many different sources. The

internet certainly not being the least source of this negative information.

We hear about things so quickly. We hear about things happening

around the world just moments after they happen. We are just exposed to

a lot of negative things. Sometimes I get down with life and don't know

where to turn. I suspect we all have these times.

But I want to proclaim to you that our God is always there to help us

along. No matter what we are dealing with He is always there. As Mr.

Bill Green says "there is not anything that God and I can't do."

I would like to read just a few of the passages in God's

word where we can go for reassurance when we feel the weight of the

world closing in on us. But the salvation of the righteous

is of the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble. Psalm 37:39,

The Lord is good; a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth

them that trust in him. Nahum 1:7, and He shall deliver thee in six

troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee, Job 5:19.

Sometimes when I go hunting it helps me clear my mind and get the

right perspective on things. There is nothing like being outdoors.

Looking. Listening. Just being there. It helps renew the body and soul.

I should know that I am never there or anywhere alone. God is always

there wherever I go to help me in any circumstance I may find myself

involved in. Certainly we will have trials and tribulations. We will have

challenges and difficulties. We will have remorse and heartache. But we

should always turn to our God the Father to help us during these times.

My hope is that we will always remember the following passage: These

things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the

world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome

the world. John 16:33. Amen!

Hunting Tip:

Dry feet are warm feet. If your boots cause your feet to perspire, that

may cause your feet to get cold. Take along an extra pair of dry socks to

change at mid day.