Uncertainty
Coronavirus is directly or indirectly affecting the entire world. World leaders try to do their best to curb the pandemic, while trying to paint a picture of hope. But their efforts are not enough to stop the uncertainty.
Today uncertainty is caused by the coronavirus. But many have lived in uncertainty for other reasons. Regardless of the reason, is there anything we can be certain of in life? We can only be certain of problems and death.
We were not prepared for a pandemic, but it is here. Will we be prepared for death? If you are reading this, death has eluded you until now. But prepared or not, death will eventually reach you. How would you react if you knew that your encounter with death will be in the next few hours?
Jesus knew how uncertainty would affect us. So, he promised:
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. – John 16:33
His invitation to trust him wasn’t without foundation. His death on the cross signed His promise. How will we react to his invitation? Two criminals were crucified with Jesus. Will we be like the one who faced death without repentance and in rebellion? Or will we be like the one who accepted his condition of sin and recognized that at his side was the giver of life giving his life to offer us a better one? “Remember me when you come into your kingdom“ (Luke 23: 39-43) are true words of certainty.
World leaders try to get us out of uncertainty. But only Jesus is the one who offers us victory and peace grounded on his victory over the world, its injustices, its afflictions, and even death.
Oh God, remember me when you come into your kingdom.
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