Here’s the BEST News!
 

    I don’t enjoy watching the news anymore. The economic and political news makes me want to shout “Enough!” and change channels. News of war, school shootings and social injustice causes me to cry out, “Why, Lord? Why?” The sports announcer isn’t much better. When my favorite football team, baseball team or racer is in a slump…“Arrgh!!” the frustration comes through. Even the weather is stressful: “Today’s forecast is windy and cold with an 80% chance of sleet…” “Honey, can we move to Hawaii??”

     Over time it can lead to discouragement or depression. That’s when we must get down on our knees and back into God’s Word. He tells us that our contentment doesn’t come from our circumstances; that our happiness doesn’t depend on what’s happening. Our joy comes from a close relationship with God and knowing that no matter what we’re facing, whether it’s health or relationship issues, financial setbacks or grief, He will be with us every step of the way.

     We will soon be celebrating Easter and the glorious resurrection of Jesus. Along with that we reflect on the day we call Good Friday. Oh, the physical, emotional and spiritual pain Jesus suffered on that day. That’s why He is in all ways able to understand our pain—because He experienced it Himself in a very real way. Was it a good Friday for Jesus? What do you think? But it was a great Friday for us, for on that day our sinless Savior took all of our sins upon Himself so that we can live forever with Him. And that is the absolute BEST news I’ve ever heard!

Glenn Kreider