Look through the news for too long and you’ll find yourself filled with worry. Listen to the reporters telling you of one disaster or tragedy after another and suddenly the world looks terrifying.

This world gives us plenty of reasons to fear.

But Jesus gives us more reasons to rejoice.

His power has not waned. His promises are still sure. The God of yesterday is the God of today and tomorrow as well.

He promises that we can have peace in the midst of chaos. He promises joy in the middle of sorrow. He gives hope that does not fail and does not end.

If you are following Jesus, you can rest assured that the disasters around us only point to the ultimate hope, His return.

When the fears begin to stack up, count the promises of Jesus and stand firm on the rock that hell itself could not destroy.