When I look at my children, two young boys, I think, "The world will not be the same for you as it was for me." I remember my parents said the same as I grew. "You have to deal with so much more." Our culture, our world (which will pass away, 1 John 1:15-16) is overflowing with threats.
Admittedly, I've caught myself in the midst of fear. "Will my kids be okay? Will we lose all we own? Will we be safe?"
The answers: My kids are in the hands of God. (Eccl 9:1, Ps 103;17). They are protected. They believe in Jesus and know he is Lord and Savior. Sovereign and loving. Nothing I have is really mine--all belongs to God. (1 Chron 29:13). I am just a steward until my Master returns. If my Master takes all away and leaves me destitute; yet I will trust in Him. And I will not be safe, but I am sealed in the Holy Spirit until the day of redemption. (Eph 4:30). Peter said to "rejoice that you particpate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed" (1 Peter 4:13). Such things brings us closer to the Lord. We are blessed.
No matter the turmoil, we must keep a mindset of Christ. Our eyes on the prize for which we run the race. Our hope in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. For faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the convictions of things not seen (Heb 11:1).
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world" Jn 16:33--Words of Jesus Christ.
This is what I will teach my children. This is what I will remember. This is the TRUTH.
Peace to you in Jesus' name, my brothers and sisters in Christ.
