By Kenneth E. Ware
B&R Guest Columnist
Pastor, New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church, Chattanooga
Amid such difficult and tumultuous times today, if we are not careful, we may tend to complain and grumble about our present circumstances.
Tornado threats, power outages, loss of employment, damaged houses, demolishment of cherished possessions, loss of loved ones, lack of food, canceled church services until further notice, social distancing and shelter in place ordinances are only a few repercussions of the global impact of the present COVID-19 pandemic.
It may seem natural to ask yourself the question, “What will happen to me next?”
The sons of Korah, of the Levitical priesthood, have some choice words of encouragement to share with us today as we face such turbulent days of uncertainty. God is our refuge, refresher and rest.
(1) God is our refuge (Psalm 46:1-3)
Faith is worthless until it has been tested by the fires and floods of life. The more our faith is tested, the more our faith grows in God. [Read more…]