“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Early in 2020 the COVID-19 virus blindsided the world. Its viral assault shattered any illusion of control we had, ravaging individuals, countries, and nations.
While we were caught off guard, the coronavirus did not surprise God. The One who hung the stars in place is still sovereign over His creation. Colossians 1:16-17 tells us that in Jesus “all things were created… and in him all things hold together.”
Whether we’re in a global pandemic or caregiving for one person, the future is uncertain. Health can improve or decline in a moment. As a caregiver, I often wished I knew the future. How long would cancer keep my husband bound in pain before he stepped into heaven? Not knowing the future was almost as difficult as living in the present.
Still, our heavenly Father not only knows the future, He holds it. When the disciples asked about the end times, Jesus told them what to expect. Then He said, “See, I have told you ahead of time” (Matthew 24:25). Regardless of our situation, Jesus, the Lord of all, is in control.
While we were caught off guard, the coronavirus did not surprise God. The One who hung the stars in place is still sovereign over His creation. Colossians 1:16-17 tells us that in Jesus “all things were created… and in him all things hold together.”
Whether we’re in a global pandemic or caregiving for one person, the future is uncertain. Health can improve or decline in a moment. As a caregiver, I often wished I knew the future. How long would cancer keep my husband bound in pain before he stepped into heaven? Not knowing the future was almost as difficult as living in the present.
Still, our heavenly Father not only knows the future, He holds it. When the disciples asked about the end times, Jesus told them what to expect. Then He said, “See, I have told you ahead of time” (Matthew 24:25). Regardless of our situation, Jesus, the Lord of all, is in control.
Scripture Focus
James 4:13-17
Insight
While it’s true that we don’t know the future, we belong to the One who does!
Bible In A Year
- Jeremiah 51-52
- Psalm 127
- 2 Corinthians 8