God is in the Redemption Business

Wildfires roaring in LA. Flood water devastation still afflicting those in North Carolina. Hurricane damage persists from Milton in Florida. And that’s just the continental United States in the past few months! People have lost everything.

“It tests your soul, losing everything at once, I must say.”–James Woods.

I suppose it doesn’t make it any easier by Jesus having told us beforehand that these things would happen throughout the world. But Jesus doesn’t say “I told ya’ so.” Rather, He wants us to be comforted in our dire situations, hopeful instead of fearful, and not to worry.

“When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.” Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven… But make up your mind not to worry beforehand.” (Luke 21:9-11, 14)

Jesus will make a way. God is in the redemption business.

Lord God, there are no words people can offer to give the kind of comfort You alone can give. To those around the world who have lost everything, we pray You will restore the years the locusts are taking away. Guide them into Your truth and save their souls which are worth far more than sparrows or lilies of the field. Lord, protect them from the evil one whose desire is to steal, kill, and destroy. Shield their hearts from anger, despair, and depression. Give them supernatural hope. Help them to dig deep to the solid Rock of Jesus Christ and by Your grace, and with Your aid, help them to quickly rebuild their lives on this firm foundation. Let Your loving-kindness and mercy be an eternal testimony to a watching world. You are in the redemption business (the eternal redemption business!) and for that and more, we praise You. Amen.