Give God A Chance

And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

—Luke 21:26

Does your heart fail because of the things that might come? We can see the events unfolding in this world and realize that we are living in the last of the final days. The Bible speaks of the final judgments that will be poured out upon the earth, but it also tells us that Jesus will remove His believers from this world and take us to heaven. We may live in a harsh and sinful world, but we don’t have to fear what we face now or what might come later. We have the perfect love of Jesus that casts out fear’s torment. Fear and faith cannot coexist; one will be greater than the other. We either succumb to fear or live in the victory that only faith in Jesus Christ brings.

Many believers fail to put their faith in Jesus and are instead distracted by the world’s deception, dread, and doubt. Some struggle with anxiety, depression, and despair, their hearts failing them due to their present circumstances and causing them to expect loss. Many live in fear of their situations, not just of what might come. A life of fearful defeat should not be the condition of any believer. We have no reason to fear what is happening right now in this world or what lies ahead; this should not be a time of hopelessness but of triumph. 

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ” (2 Corinthians 2:14).

Paul asserts in this verse that Christ allows us to share in His triumphant success. Our faith is Jesus’s gift to us, enabling us to envision His victory and walk in it. Christians, above all others in this world, should experience the joy of the Lord, the peace that surpasses human comprehension, and the unwavering faith in Christ’s absolute triumph.

“As he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7).  What you think about—what your mind dwells on—shapes the perceptions and beliefs you nurture in your heart. Negative expectations and attitudes lead to misfortune, while positive expectations lead to blessings. You must “keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). 

If you fixate on the news, the economy, wars, politics, and disasters, you inadvertently invite the spiritual forces of darkness into your life. However, if you meditate on God’s promises, His goodness, and His triumphant love that was poured out on the cross for you, you prepare your heart for victory, regardless of the circumstances.

The plan you have for your life reflects your faith and the future’s possibilities. What are your expectations? What do you see and believe in your heart? Do you see victory or failure? Do you see promise or hopelessness? No matter how much time you have left on this earth, don’t lose hope! Jesus came to give you an abundant life, regardless of your circumstances or the world’s. Jesus’ agony was for your restoration. His resurrection was for your victory. Life isn’t meant to be half empty! Life is meant to be overflowing in Him! Honor Him. Plan for life, health, success, blessings, and victory! Give God a chance.

“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” (Psalms 27:13).

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