Bad Headlines, Good God
I have to read a lot of news for my job, specifically news that relates to Christianity. This can be challenging sometimes. Take a look at some of the recent headlines that have popped up on the country's radar and you'll see why. Here are a few:
Jimmy Carter recently reiterated his decision to "resign his membership" in the Southern Baptist Convention. Carter disagrees with Baptists on a number of issues, specifically the role of women, and has acknowledged that he does not believe in the inerrancy of the Bible.
The Episcopal Church voted to allow the election of openly gay bishops nationally. I grew up in an Episcopal parish (although our congregation has severed ties with the national church), and it's truly sad to see how far from a biblical faith they have fallen.
A recent Barna survey revealed that homosexual and heterosexual Americans who refer to themselves as Christians differ very little in their beliefs. Wow.
I guess that's just what life is like in a "post-Christian society," which is what many are calling America now.
But the wonderful thing about Christianity is that, no matter how confusing or troubling the world outside gets, we have a simple and loving Savior to turn to. When I close the paper, I can open my Bible and find truth and wisdom. I can close my eyes and pray to my God, a God who is always in control, always understands and is always there.
As Jesus said in John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
What a blessing to have a God who is not only in control of the entire world but also available to each and every one of us on a personal basis. What a blessing to have a God who not only gives us truth but also gives us love and strength to face life again each day.
Jimmy Carter recently reiterated his decision to "resign his membership" in the Southern Baptist Convention. Carter disagrees with Baptists on a number of issues, specifically the role of women, and has acknowledged that he does not believe in the inerrancy of the Bible.
The Episcopal Church voted to allow the election of openly gay bishops nationally. I grew up in an Episcopal parish (although our congregation has severed ties with the national church), and it's truly sad to see how far from a biblical faith they have fallen.
A recent Barna survey revealed that homosexual and heterosexual Americans who refer to themselves as Christians differ very little in their beliefs. Wow.
I guess that's just what life is like in a "post-Christian society," which is what many are calling America now.
But the wonderful thing about Christianity is that, no matter how confusing or troubling the world outside gets, we have a simple and loving Savior to turn to. When I close the paper, I can open my Bible and find truth and wisdom. I can close my eyes and pray to my God, a God who is always in control, always understands and is always there.
As Jesus said in John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
What a blessing to have a God who is not only in control of the entire world but also available to each and every one of us on a personal basis. What a blessing to have a God who not only gives us truth but also gives us love and strength to face life again each day.
posted by Editor at 11:35 AM
7 Comments:
Great article and reminder of where we should turn for truth and comfort. What a great God we have!
Our faith must be in Jesus and Jesus alone, any other faith is sinking sand.
Good article... thank you!
If God is in control, like you say, He sure is doing a bad job. Things are all out of hand... Don't you really meant that ultimately God is in control, meaning that it will turn out the way He said that it will?
God is in control now, as well as ultimately. Just like in the Old Testament, when the nation of Israel would sin or leave God to serve others, God was still God, so now, even though Christians, supposedly the bride of Christ, have misinterpreted and turned from scripture, still God is in control. Awesome writing!
God is indeed in control but He is in control to the extend to which we allow Him to.As we allow Him access into our lives on a daily basis,He is committed and will take control of our lives and help us through life's challenges.Great article.
This is a great article! I think it forces us all to ask ourselves troubling questions. Are we here to serve God or are we here to go to church. Unfortunately, these mean different things to different people. Some people go to church but are stagnant in their relationship with Christ. Unfortunately, going to church isn't enough to be walk with the Lord. We all have to be obedient to his Word.Not trying to preach, just sharing my $.02
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