The year 2004 came and gone. And it went with a bang. First it was the deadly tsunami. A name seem so far from us yet so close to to our heart because of the diasaster it left behind. Then on the last day of the year, the Lord took my father home, after battleing his diabetics and heart problem for years.
As always, each new year brings with it, great hope and expectation. There is no difference in 2005. Everyone looks to 2005 with greater expectation because 2004 was a great year too.
The Lord Jesus says it well in John 16:33 “…In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration, but be of good cheer- take courage, be confident, certain, undaunted- for I have overcome the world.” There is no reason to be living in fear or insecurity because He has promised us that He had overcome all and we are to be “… but be of good cheer”. This means, “to be joyful”.
Lets count our blessings together and be joyful.
