[How to Be Confident During Uncertain Times]( Current Teaching Series [50 Days of Faith]( [Listen to Today's Broadcast]( [How to Be Confident During Uncertain Times](
By Rick Warren â 09/01/2023 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= âBe patient, resting your hearts on the ultimate certainty.â James 5:8 (PHILLIPS) It can be hard today to tell whatâs true and what isnât. We get conflicting information from multiple sources. It seems like there are studies and experts, research and polls, that all contradict each other. When things seem uncertain, we can remain certain of this truth: God is in control. The Bible says, âBrothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. See how farmers wait for their precious crops to grow. They wait patiently for fall and spring rains. You, too, must be patient. Donât give up hope. The Lord will soon be here. Brothers and sisters, stop complaining about each other, or you will be condemned. Realize that the judge is standing at the doorâ (James 5:7-9 GW). Why does James remind us several times in this passage that the Lord is coming back? Because itâs the ultimate proof that God is in control. History is Godâs story. Itâs not circular. There is no circle of life. History is linear, and itâs moving to a climax. God has a plan. God has a purpose. And one day Jesus is going to return. Everything is on schedule. We donât know when heâs coming back, but the Bible talks more about Jesusâ second coming than it does about his first coming. That means it should change how we live our lives every day. We should be living with great expectation! Although your situation may seem out of control and feel painful, nothing is beyond Godâs control. Be patient. Godâs timing is perfect. Heâs never late. He is always in control. The PHILLIPS paraphrase of James 5:8 says, âBe patient, resting your hearts on the ultimate certainty.â Whatâs the ultimate certainty? Jesus is going to come back one day. And nothing can stop that. No person. No power. Knowing that all of history is under Godâs control and that Jesus has promised to return should give you all the confidence you need in uncertain times. When you feel like you canât count on anything else, count on the truth: Godâs got this. And Jesus will come back one day soon to make all things right and new. [PLAY todayâs audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - What does it mean to live with expectation of Jesusâ return?
- Does knowing that God is in control of history give you comfort and confidence? Why or why not?
- In what situation do you need to remember that God is in control? How have you seen him at work already in that area? What will you do when Jesus returns? The Bible says you can only get to heaven by trusting in Godâs Son, Jesus Christ. You canât earn your way into heaven: âIt is by grace you have been saved, through faithâand this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of Godânot by works, so that no one can boastâ (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV). If youâre ready to commit your life to Jesus, start by praying this prayer: âDear God, you have promised that if I believe in your Son, Jesus Christ, everything Iâve ever done wrong will be forgiven, I will learn the purpose of my life, and you will accept me into your eternal home in heaven one day. âI confess I have sinned, and I ask for your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus died to take away my sins and that you raised him to life. I want to trust Jesus as my Savior and follow him as Lord from this day forward. Guide my life and help me to do your will. In Jesusâ name I pray. Amen.â If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. Iâd like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus. The post [How to Be Confident During Uncertain Times]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email](mailto:?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20share%20a%20Daily%20Devotional%20from%20Pastor%20Rick%20with%20you&body= [Get the Created to Dream Study Kit when you give a gift to support Daily Hope!]( Like so many people today, you may find yourself feeling stuck, forgotten, afraid, or just uninspired. But the truth is that God has an incredible dream for your life just waiting to be discovered! And we want to help you find and fulfill it with Pastor Rickâs 6-week video-based Bible study, Created to Dream. Join Pastor Rick as he personally leads you on an exciting journey of discovery and growth that will build your faith and equip you to pursue the unique calling God has just for you. Created to Dream comes as our special thanks for your gift below to reach more people with the hope of Christ through Daily Hope. [LEARN MORE]( [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)]( Includes 7 full-length messages from Pastor Rick's series 50 Days of Faith. [LEARN MORE]( [Series Summary]( Message 1: Expecting the Best
Message 2: Stretching My Imagination
Message 3: Taking the Initiative
Message 4: Persisting in Faith
Message 5: God's Way of Meeting My Needs
Message 6: Following God's Directions
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