It's Under Control

By Gobel Brockman

The news coming out of Japan has been terrible after the earthquake and resulting tsunami. At last report there are over 7,000 dead, with thousands more missing. Now the radiation fears from the damaged nuclear power plants have heightened the fears not only in Japan, but seemingly around the world as well.

The U.S., France, and others have now began military operations against Libya in an attempt to defeat Muammar Gaddafi. There's certain to be casualties in this, but the final outcome is anything BUT certain.

Here at home, we're seeing political upheaval, protests of every sort, forclosures, rising gas and food prices, employment uncertainty, and monetary problems that leave us wondering what our futures look like.

OK, enough bad news. Here's what I wanted to tell you: none of this has caught God off-guard. While we're on Earth saying, "Oh God!", God is NOT up in Heaven saying, "Oh...Me!". For those of you who are followers of Christ, I simply give you this word from Matthew 6:31-33:

     "Therefore do not be anxious, saying, "What shall we eat?" or "What shall we drink?" or "What shall we wear?" For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (ESV)

My point? If you're a child of God, it's under control. HIS control. You won't do without what you really need. (Notice that's NEED, not GREED.) God can, does, and will take care of His people. That's good enough for me. You?