Does Uncertainty Rule Your Life?

"Live near to God, and so all things will appear to you little in comparison with eternal realities." - Robert Murray McCheyne

What kind of thoughts keep you awake at night? Some might pertain to work, financial, family, or personal health matters. I won't argue, those are pretty scary. After all we are only human, right? Neither are we invincible, all-knowing, or immortal. Not even close!

Not one of us can say with 100% certainty what tomorrow might bring. Sure, we can make plans, but plans can always fall through; just ask anyone with a family. It's not possible for any of us, no matter how optimistic or positive we are. It just ain't gonna happen! (Proverbs 27:1)

Robert Burns, the great 18th century Scottish poet said, "There is no such uncertainty as a sure thing." Doesn't sound very reassuring, does it? I suppose we could just shrug our shoulders, take a deep breath, and go on with our lives like we always do. But, we're still left with a big question mark hovering over our heads.

Some of the more well-known people in the Bible wrestled with uncertainty, too. For example, Abraham was called by God to pick up and leave his home. On top of that, he had no idea where he was going, or if anything he had been told would happen (Genesis 12:1).

How about Jesus' disciples after his death? Though he had enlightened them about what would eventually happen to him (Mark 9:31), they still hid after his crucifixion. A few things frightened them about the whole incident, but nothing scared them more than their uncertain future.

It's reassuring to know that we're in some pretty good company when it comes to uncertainty. But like them, and so many others, all that we really have to help us when uncertainty of the unknown strikes, is our faith.

Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him."  This doesn't mean we're going to win a big lottery jackpot. However, in a way we really do win big.

By placing our faith in Him, our future looks a whole lot brighter. Uncertainty, although not entirely erased, won't be the huge boulder blocking your way to living. There's nothing more certain than Jesus' promise of an eternal life in an eternal home with him, by way of our faith in Him (1 John 2:25; John 14:2).

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39; John 3:36; 1 Peter 1:4; 2 Corinthians 5:1; Jeremiah 29:11

Prayer: Dear Lord, when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Help me to be strong and courageous all the days of my life, amen.

Have a blessed Monday!

Hailey