“May
you live in interesting times” is an often quoted
phrase of questionable origin. Considered to be more of a curse than a
blessing, the phrase certainly sums up how many of us feel right now. Our times
are uniquely interesting at the moment, but not necessarily in a “feel good
way”. In a short period of time we have found ourselves cut off from normal
routines and relationships, some sequestering themselves out of fear of the
virus, others forced into isolation only by force of law.
I have found a few believers
recently, especially young adults, who seem to have become paralyzed with
anxiety due to the uncertainty of this time. These are individuals who know
their Scriptures and have been believers for some time, but have never really developed
at a deep, personal level the depth of faith and trust in G-d necessary to
effectively move their lives forward during turbulent times.
Messiah Yeshua warned his
disciples about this very issue of deep faith:
“Yeshua answered them, “Do you now believe? Look, the hour is
coming—indeed has come—when you will be scattered, each to his own, and you
will abandon Me. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These
things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have shalom. In
the world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world!” (John 16:31-33)
G-d has not promised us as
believers an easy life on earth. Actually its through adversity that the
believer grows strong, developing deep roots of faith. Let us rejoice in this
time to deepen our trust in G-d’s goodness, and let our light of unmovable
faith shine bright in a world that more than ever needs to know Yeshua!
Forward for Messiah!
Kirk Gliebe
Rabbi &
Director
