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Overcoming Anxiety About the Future with God’s Promises

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The future is coming.

That truth can either fill us with anxiety or with hope.

Every day brings us one step closer to tomorrow, and no one knows exactly what tomorrow holds. News headlines, personal struggles, and an uncertain world can make the future seem unsettling. We cannot slow it down or stop it from coming.

But for those who belong to Christ, the future is not something to fear. It is something to anticipate.

The prophet Isaiah delivered many difficult messages to God’s people. He warned of judgment and the consequences of turning away from the Lord. Yet woven throughout his prophecy are beautiful reminders that God has not abandoned his people. Beyond the hardship is a promise of peace.

Isaiah 4:5-6 says:

“Then the Lord will create, over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there, a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night. Over everything, the glory will be a canopy. It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.”

Israel never fully experienced the complete fulfillment of this promise when they returned from exile, and we have not yet experienced it either. But God’s promise still stands. A day is coming when his people will dwell forever in his presence. The storms of this life will cease. The burdens we carry today will be replaced with perfect peace. The weariness of this world will give way to eternal rest.

The future is coming.

For those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ, that is good news. We do not face the future wondering who wins in the end. We already know. Christ is victorious, his promises are certain, and our eternal home is secure.

So when today’s circumstances leave you discouraged, remember to look beyond today. The future God has prepared for us is far better than anything this world can offer. That coming day gives us strength to keep trusting him through this one.

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Rock-Solid Promise 8: Lord Helps With Tough Decisions

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Hard decisions seem to always present themselves in life. You and I are put in between a rock and a hard spot. No matter what we decide we feel something is lost. The Lord offers this rock-solid promise for these moments.

8. The Lord will help with those tough decisions.

Scripture promises…

  • Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
  • Proverbs 16:9 remarks, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
  • James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”

When tough decisions come, remember, the Lord will help you decide. This is a rock-solid promise we can carry through 2024 and beyond.

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A Deliverer Has Come

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A deliverer has come.

Isaiah had many bad things to say, but he had many hopeful points as well. He speaks of a coming deliverer.

Isaiah 9:6-7 says, “For to us a child is born. To us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it, with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The seal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”

In Isaiah’s day, they had to wait for this deliverer to come; however, you and I do not have to wait. He came on Christmas Day. This deliverer is Jesus.

We need only to accept his offer of grace and mercy to enjoy the benefits of his kingdom. Christ offers hope in an otherwise hopeless situation. Amid the darkness of Isaiah’s prophecies, the light of a coming deliverer – the hope of Christ coming – shined brightly. For those searching for hope, the light is still shining brightly, and Christ is still offering hope.

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Looking to the Future

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The future is coming.

Well, the future is coming. It may be unsettling, but we can not stop it from coming. The good news for Christians, the future will be glorious. At the end, the Lord will be victorious.

Isaiah had many unsettling things to say, but the Lord promised through Isaiah, a future of peace and rest.

Isaiah 4:5-6 says, “Then the Lord will create, over all of Mount Zion, and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night. Over everything, the glory will be a canopy. It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.”

Israel did not fully experience this when they returned out of exile, nor have we fully experienced it today. But the Lord promises he will create for us an eternal dwelling of peace and rest. The toil of this life, for Christ’s followers, will give way to peace and rest in the future.

The future is coming. We can’t stop it, but we can rest assured it will be a time of peace and rest.

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