It Has Been Challenging

So far life has been quite challenging. I am sure almost everyone who has been experiencing varied circumstances that are not welcoming and pleasant will agree. Some have lost loved ones, bread winners, jobs, properties to name a few. Despite the odds, we are assured in HIS words that He will never leave nor forsake us - Hebrews 13:5

The last couple months have seen the devastation left behind super storm Sandy and we realize that like hurricane Andrew in 1992, the effects will be felt for may years to come. Everyone is affected directly and indirectly - the cost of rebuilding, the cost of starting over, the drain on the economy, the rise in insurance premiums, those who now need to buy flood insurance, more added expenses and the list goes on.

These are times when  scientists are looking for solutions. Some figure that looking for another inhabitable planet is the way to go. Some think that a parallel earth may exist. What about life on Mars? Others are concerned about the gargantuan black hole that seem to be widening. We as Christian need not to be unduly concerned about these things because GOD has promised that at the end of it all it will be worth seeing JESUS. HIS advent will bring all these things to an end. In Matthew 24, we are given an idea of the many things that will befall us - but are asked to endure for our bread and water will be sure - we shall be saved, verse 13.

We are called to work together, love one another, be kind and compassionate, preferring one another. During Sandy, we have noted that acts of kindness were done - people rallied together to help - united we stand, divided we fall concept. People shared with others and more moving were the ones who were in similar situations but sought to help others at the same time. Yes, there were stories here and there of unkind acts that possibly even resulted in loss of lives. There has been stories that were deemed miracles - surely, GOD still cares for us.

Can we learn anything of value from these instances? Maybe! We need to kind and be our brother's keeper all the time. If we can rally to one's aid in times of need , it also follows that we can make these kind acts be a way of life instead of being random. We are aware that many things happen because we tend to be selfish and exacting, and self centered most of the time. Let us, especially those who are Ambassadors for CHRIST - let our lights so shine before men that they may see our good works and glory our FATHER in Heaven  Matthew 5:16.

Be blessed!!!