Dear Explorer,
Read John 12:34-36
Whoa right there! The Scripture says Messiah will reign forever and You are saying You are going to die on a cross. Stop everything, I don't understand!
Do you sometimes feel that way? I do.
There are times when I can't explain how or why things happen. I don't know why little children suffer, I don't know why everything breaks all at once, I don't know when things will get better. But I know to cling to the One who does know.
We know now (after the fact) that Jesus' death was for our good. What seemed a horrible waste and total tragedy was actually our salvation. But they didn't know that then.
Can you think of some things in your life that seemed bad, but turned out to be good?
This life will bring trouble and darkness, but Jesus is the Light shining through the darkness. He WILL direct your path and carry you through.
Have you ever been in the woods at night? I love to walk at night surrounded by God's creation. But if you ever try it without a flashlight, you will probably land flat on your face after tripping over a root or a rock. You don't need much light, or it ruins the scenery, just a little light to guide your feet and show you the next step – not the whole trail -- just the next step.
Jesus says that He is the Light that will guide us through life – and life will indeed be dark at times! I'm so glad that I've learned to trust Him. He has guided me through some very dark places. And He's always been faithful!
In His service, dale
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