We are living in some crazy times. Do you think that these current events are a fluke of nature, or some cosmic solar gravitation pull? You have to wonder, what the heck is going on. With the world economic shaking and two recent earth quakes, just days from each other on different continents. Mexico city is hit with this swine flu, that has it in a panicked city shut down. And then the city is hit with an earth quake, that rattles its core.
Throughout time we can see historically cataclysmic events, from The Black Plague, to World Wars. And seismic record breaking earthquakes. Now we have this potential pandemic outbreak of H1N1 virus, (or Swine Flu). This world health threat is on the horizon, with more than a dozen countries claims of Swine Flu outbreak.
We just got word today that the Northwest has just discovered some cases. What do we do and where do we go? The ESV says; Prov. 3:25 "Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes". When we are faced with an opportunity to panic, should we go there? Well the bible says to choose a different path. First of all, if you a Born Again Believer, you should not have to be overcome by sudden terror or fear. Are we not all sinners and deserve destruction? Yes absolutely, we deserve hell and total ruin in this life and the next. So why should God care for us? He only does through the penal substitution of Christ's death and sacrifice on the cross. God's wrath has been diverted from us, when we are found in Jesus. Won't Christians die and be harmed during these difficult times, maybe. But because of Jesus bearing our sins on the cross, we can have eternal life with Christ in the presence of Almighty God. Jesus says not to be afraid of what can possibly hurt our bodies by man, disease, or peril. But rather fear Him, (God) who can destroy both soul and body in eternal Hell!(Matthew 10:28)
There is much hope in Jesus. He truly is the Saviour of the World. There is a beautiful picture of Jesus when he is walking on the water. Mathew 14:22-33. Jesus tells his disciples, to go out to the sea without him. The sea starts to become tumultuous and choppy. And Jesus is doing the Moon walk on the water. The disciples see this from a distance as Jesus approaches and they freak out, plus it's at night. The disciples seriously where freakin, they thought they saw a ghost. Peter test Jesus, (because this should not be happening.) and says; "Jesus if this is you, let me walk on water too, towards you." Jesus says; "Peter C'mon down!". And also Peter is walking on the water, for a little while. What I really want to hone in, is that Peter was walking on water, as he was concentrating on Jesus. Peter was focused on Jesus!! Peter had his eyes on Jesus. (How many times can I put this?) One more time, Peter was looking upon the King of kings and Lord of lords. C'mon Baby! Jesus is our anchor, Jesus is our rock, Jesus is our Salvation! And Jesus will carry us during life's storms and shakings. As Peter continued to look upon Jesus, Peter was doing great. Peter began to take his eyes off Jesus. Peter started to shift his eyes from Jesus, to the storm. (UH OH!) And the Bible says; "That Peter began to sink". ( Let's look to Jesus and lets concentrate on Him.) Peter cried out and ask Jesus to save him; "SAVE ME LORD!". Jesus is so loving and caring he reached out to Peter and lifted him up. Can you see the picture of Grace, Love and Mercy, all wrapped up in Jesus!!!
I want this story to be known. That though the obvious storms all around u, we need to look upon Jesus whom we have pierced. Our sins and lives have crucified the King of kings and Lord of lords. We did not deserve his Grace and Mercy but Jesus humbled himself as a man. And gave his life as a ransom for us. Because with out Jesus's sacrifice we are left to a fiery, eternal grave. There is no hope for humanity, if there was no resurrection. Jesus conquered death, hell, and sin with his sacrifice. Jesus is the, "Lamb that takes away the sins of the World." This is the truth. You will never find Jesus bones, only an empty tomb. He is Risen, Hallelujah!!! There is much hope in Jesus! There is only hope in Jesus! There is hope to all that would listen to the Gospel of GRACE!!! When we did not deserve life, he gave us his own, so that we can have eternal life. The greatest gift of all!! Let's repent of our foolish ways and idolatry. If you are a Christian and or religious repent of your religiousness. (If you don't think your religious, you are.) Repent of your hypocrisy!! Repent of your sins!! If you do not know Jesus; repent of your evil ways. Ask Jesus to have mercy and forgiveness on your wickedness. Ask Jesus to save you from a eternal fiery grave. Ask Jesus to be King of your life and not you or anyone else. Let's all repent and ask Jesus to heal us because of our sins. And ask that Jesus will remove our guilt and shame. And let's turn to Jesus with a devoted heart to serve and follow his word. (the bible) And live by his word. We should not take away from his word or add to it. It is Jesus and all His word, period. Ask the Holy Spirit to come into your heart and fill you with His power. Go to a Church that believes the bible is the only sacred document and no other. There are only two people on the earth today, repentant sinners and unrepentant sinners. Who will you be?

