COPING IN 2007

   In a newspaper article this week I read that  an Associated Press AOL news poll revealed that a majority of people in our country are fearful that 2007 will bring on more terrorist attacks in our country, the outbreak of war with other nations, and natural disasters.  With such fears, it becomes increasingly difficult to cope.  

   Even those who are people of faith find it difficult to face global and national problems confidently, as well as personal difficulties.  We need daily to be reminded of the words of Jesus: “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).  Our ability to cope begins with faith in Jesus.  The apostle Paul wrote, “We are more than conquerors through him that loved us” (Romans 8:37).  Is your trust in Him who died for you, and was raised again? Have you in faith, repented of sins, confessed Christ and been baptized? (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38). Are you  faithfully following Him? (Revelation 2:10). 

We begin a new series of messages this Sunday morning:

“Coping With the World in 2007.”