Friend, it is so easy to become irritated, frustrated, and even disgusted by all the wrongdoing in this world. Rather than allowing our emotions to overwhelm us, let’s turn to Psalm 37 and find hope in God’s Word. This psalm guides us on having an eternal perspective while living in this fallen world.
Do you admire how persecuted Christians keep standing firm in the faith despite undergoing intense suffering such as imprisonment, beatings, torture, etc.? Although we may not face persecution at this level, perhaps we are enduring ridicule in the workplace or rejection from family members due to our beliefs. Situations like these still require us to keep standing firm in the faith.
With all the chaos, uncertainty and negativity portrayed in the media, it is difficult to not get swept up in it. We may find ourselves overwhelmed, fearful or anxious when we focus on the circumstances around us. The alternative is to fix our eyes on God and lay all our concerns before Him, focusing on who He is rather than all the negativity.
On a clear evening look up at the sky and notice the myriads of stars shining brightly. They illuminate the dark sky. Believer in Christ, did you know you are like a star shining brightly in the darkness? Radiating the light of Christ along with billions of other believers all over the world.