Do you remember the Y2K scare? As our calendar rolled over from 1999 to the year 2000, there
was going to be a total shutdown of computers and everything that was dependent on
computers. It was going to be a dangerous time. There were conferences and meetings on how
to prepare for the apocalypse that was to come. People were told to build up their food stores
and buy weapons to protect what they had. Many people were frightened. But why?
First of all, because the scenario was possible. It made sense too many that there could be a
glitch when the computers tried to roll over into a year for which they were not prepared. We
were, after all, in the very early stages of computers. But secondly, and I think more importantly,
there were people ready to fan the flames of hysteria for their own purposes, usually money, but
fame and notoriety was also present. Politicians also got involved, somewhat, if there was a
chance to score some points.
That was 25 years ago. Yep … 25. Do you feel older now? But the matter of fact
is that we haven’t grown much wiser, if any, when it comes to panicking. This event or that
event signals the coming of our Lord, this bill or that bill, passed through Congress, will shut
down churches and penalize Christians. It seems to always be something. Let me calm things
down a little.
God is still on His throne. Not a day, event, or action is catching Him by surprise. If government
puts its heel on the neck of Christianity, God is still on His throne. If Jesus comes back
tomorrow, God is still on His throne (and what a glorious day it will be for Christians). You see,
the trick to that “peace that passes all understanding” is to trust in God, be prepared as you
study His Word, and live a life of obedience. Then there is nothing to fear, nothing to be anxious
about. God bless you and keep you!
Say good things about your Savior
Bro. Tony
was going to be a total shutdown of computers and everything that was dependent on
computers. It was going to be a dangerous time. There were conferences and meetings on how
to prepare for the apocalypse that was to come. People were told to build up their food stores
and buy weapons to protect what they had. Many people were frightened. But why?
First of all, because the scenario was possible. It made sense too many that there could be a
glitch when the computers tried to roll over into a year for which they were not prepared. We
were, after all, in the very early stages of computers. But secondly, and I think more importantly,
there were people ready to fan the flames of hysteria for their own purposes, usually money, but
fame and notoriety was also present. Politicians also got involved, somewhat, if there was a
chance to score some points.
That was 25 years ago. Yep … 25. Do you feel older now? But the matter of fact
is that we haven’t grown much wiser, if any, when it comes to panicking. This event or that
event signals the coming of our Lord, this bill or that bill, passed through Congress, will shut
down churches and penalize Christians. It seems to always be something. Let me calm things
down a little.
God is still on His throne. Not a day, event, or action is catching Him by surprise. If government
puts its heel on the neck of Christianity, God is still on His throne. If Jesus comes back
tomorrow, God is still on His throne (and what a glorious day it will be for Christians). You see,
the trick to that “peace that passes all understanding” is to trust in God, be prepared as you
study His Word, and live a life of obedience. Then there is nothing to fear, nothing to be anxious
about. God bless you and keep you!
Say good things about your Savior
Bro. Tony