Tough Times: Something to think about!

I was talking to a co-worker of mine earlier this week. He had been sharing about some really tough stuff that had been happening in their lives in the last weeks: a couple of family members had died, some other family members were seriously ill, things were looking tough in some financial areas for them, one of their children was being difficult to deal with again.

There is the "stuff" of real life. No one is immune to it.

But in the midst of that, I looked at my co-worker and said, "Aren't you glad that in the midst of this tough stuff, you know, as a follower of Christ, that this life is not all there is."

There is a life beyond this life. Eternity awaits. And for the Christ-follower, that is an eternity to look forward to with great anticipation! Not only being in the presence of our Lord but also in the company of all the Christ-followers who have gone to eternity before us.

But we also must remember that the Lord does not leave us alone in the midst of the "tough stuff" of life. He has given us the Holy Spirit to live within us and empower us. He has also given us His Word to encourage and equip us. And finally, He has given us the Body of Christ to encourage and exhort and comfort us.

If you are facing tough stuff this day, remember the Lord's faithfulness. He has promised never to leave us or forsake us. Stand on His Promises. They will never fail!