The Certainty of Uncertainty

One thing is certain; uncertainty!! The uncertainty of North Americafeels more ominous than ever beforeas leaders,once seeking to be led by Godhave been replacedby leaders who disregard the Christian faiththese countries where founded on! I was touched by this phrase, 'the good hand of God'repeated through the book of Ezrain the Old Testament, as he viewed the ruinous results of rebellion and disobedience, when he came to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple... Oh God, are there yet men of understanding that your good hand willbring to the high places of our fallen countries, Canada and the United States of America?!! Oh God, for all who seek You and obey your commands Yourgood hand is faithful in its guiding and keeping!Your rod and staff comfort us! (Ps.23) *** The certainty of uncertainty could cause us to fearCould rob us of joy’s sweet delight because of dread’s veneerCould blind us to the blessings where mercy’s fount overflowsCould keep our eyes fixed on the thorns rather than on the Rose Could oppress us with ominous impressions of despairCould shackle us beneath anxiety’s burdens of airCould distract us from promises that anchor hope and trustCould steal the perfect peace that ought to cheer faith’s frames of dust The certainty of uncertainty should cause us to prayAnd reach for God’s good hand outstretched to lead us day by dayShould make us more aware of He who is Faithful and TrueWhere come what may, nothing can His perfect purpose undo © Janet Martin Rev.19:11Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse.And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True...