Hope

     Disaster in Japan. America’s economic woes. Crisis in Libya. 

Constantly, it seems as if one tragic headline is following the next. 

When will these problems cease? 

     As I was sitting in my American Sign Language class several 

weeks ago, my teacher mentioned the major devastating events that 

had occurred, starting with Hurricane Katrina. She seemed quite 

sad – as we all should be – yet, I sensed something different. 

Listening to her, (actually, more like watching her!), I suddenly 

realized how discouraging these events would make one feel 

without knowing Jesus as her Savior. 

     If I did not know Jesus, how would I perceive these occurrences? 

Truly, I would feel uncertain, doubtful, fearful, devastated. 

Thankfully, this is not the case. I know my God has His hand upon 

everything. He is faithful, loving, and just. He is in control. How 

comforting it is to know this, yet how sad to know that others are 

living without it. 

     How I wish I could have told my teacher this truth that last day 

of class. Unfortunately, I did not take up the chance. However, it 

just fills me with a greater passion to go out and show others the 

truth. To let them know that there is still hope. 

“Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
   my hope comes from him.”

Psalm 62:5