"Fiscal Cliff"

So this week its the fiscal cliff.  When I was a child it was Soviet bombs.  Then the world was headed into an ice age.  Next was Y2K. Now the world is going to overheat. 

 In two weeks the ancient Mayan calendar ends so the world is going to end--or so I've been told.  Its amazing any of us have any sanity or peace. 

One of the great things about knowing Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord is that we also know a loving God created this world.  That doesn't mean that we stick our heads in the sand or sing Kumbaya in a circle while history proceeds.   But it also means that we don't need to fret or panic about every new "crisis" that comes along. 

We have a deep awareness that the universe and human events are not just haphazard--with no meaning and purpose--but there is a guiding Sovereign Hand that weaves grace, hope and help throughout creation.  

God with us, God coming into our world is the emphatic exclamation that we need not have fear as our default position, but rather trust!  Trust that God can and will work His perfect will for every one who trusts in Him! 

We can say with the Psalmist: 

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you" (9:10).  

Hold on to that when the next crisis comes along! 

Honor God and He will honor you!