Not as it Seems

 Routines have a way of finding themselves into the daily grind of our lives. Things like – driving the same route to school – absolutely every mile of it – for the school year. Oh, sure, you find some “short cuts” or “deviations to make it interesting” at times, but for the most part, it’s the same routine each day.

Interestingly enough, we are not the only ones with this routine! Consequently, some days we find ourselves waving and honking at friends . . . and that brightens any day!

Recently, a good friend of mine THOUGHT she saw our van. However, there was one problem. She was sure she saw our daughter (who is only 14) in the driver’s seat, with her brother on the passenger side. Inside their vehicle the questioning began. Was my daughter old enough to drive? Could she possibly have her permit? They wondered all the way to school – and then discovered, it wasn’t us after all.

We shared a good laugh over that one.

This world tends to give the appearance that good is hiding its face – but things are not always as they appear! The real revelation of all things will happen when the One who is REALLY in control makes His appearance again! Keeping our faith and confidence in HIM is where the real test comes in.

Sometimes it doesn’t LOOK like He’s winning! We hear of all the horrible things happening around the world. We hear of all the wickedness – the sin. If we let it, our vision becomes clouded to the point we can’t see the TRUTH! Things are not always as they appear! Jesus still is the WAY, the TRUTH, and the LIFE! He still remains the KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS! He is still reigning – and He will reign forever and ever. He is ALL WORTHY! Our REDEEMER, our MASTER, our SAVIOR!

Remember – He “came back” once . . . and He will do it again! Don’t let the enemy convince you that Christ is “down for the count.” Satan is a liar – and the father of lies! He thought he had won once before when Christ died on Calvary. He thought Christ was “down for the count.” WATCH OUT! In RESURRCTION POWER and VICTORY Christ arose from the grave. HE WON!

He’s coming again! Remember . . . in Luke 21 He tells us – when we begin to see these many things coming to pass to LIFT UP OUR HEADS – for our redemption is drawing near. Be encouraged today – things are not always as they first appear. God IS in control. He IS moving. He IS still GOD!

Take it with You

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”     I Peter 5:4