Unsure Times

 Unsure Times

We praise God and thank Him when we come out of difficult situations. But what about the unsure times—when we can't see the light at the end of the tunnel? How do we react then? Will we praise God as we do when things are fine? Do we have the same faith as we do during "Testimony times"? In fact, "Unsure times" are when our faith should shine the brightest.

This verse, although I have read it many times, suddenly made new sense to me:

"When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" — Luke 18:8

God asks me, “Do you trust Me? If so, why are you anxious?” It’s easier said than done. As humans, it’s almost natural for us to give in to anxiety. In times of uncertainty, we’re faced with two paths:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Faith

Anxiety

When we go down the path of anxiety, we might cry, spiral into a bottomless pit of "self-pity," and feel like the whole world is against us. But in the end, what does this accomplish? Jesus said it beautifully:

"Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" — Matthew 6:27

But what should we do when the situation is truly difficult? Should we ignore the natural warnings our bodies give us? Should we pretend everything is fine when life feels chaotic? No, that's not the point. It’s not about pretending outwardly; it’s about being strong inwardly.

The best example is my favorite character, David. Many of David's psalms were written in uncertain times, but one stands out to me: Psalm 59. This psalm was written when Saul sent men to watch David’s house with the intent to kill him—a very uncertain time:

"For look, they lie in wait for my life;
The mighty gather against me." — Psalm 59:3

Faith

I love the way David pours his heart out to the Lord, he tells God about his anxiety, even the punishment he wishes for his enemies ☺. But he always ends his Psalm with a hope that God would deliver him:

"I will wait for You, O You his Strength;
For God is my defense." — Psalm 59:9

Waiting on the Lord—this is the true test. It would be easier if we prayed and saw immediate results. But waiting? Waiting really tests our patience. We may feel like giving up, we may feel depressed, we may do all sorts of things when we’re forced to wait. But perhaps that is the real test: Do you trust Me? God asks. The answer lies within us. We have to choose. David chose to trust the Lord. Even though his present situation was bleak, he was confident that God would set things right. That kind of faith was pleasing to the Lord.

"And at evening they return,
They growl like a dog,
And go all around the city.
They wander up and down for food,
And howl if they are not satisfied.
But I will sing of Your power;
Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning;
For You have been my defense
And refuge in the day of my trouble." — Psalm 59:14-16

Here he says, even though the evening doesn't seem like a walk on petals, he is sure that he will be alive to sing about God in the morning. Why? Because God has been his defense. 

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego took their faith one step further. They said that they believe that God will save them but "even if he does not" they would not worship other Gods. (Daniel 3:17-18). More on this in the next blog.

It’s time to introspect: Where does our faith lie?

Anxiety or Faith?







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