The Buzz

There it goes again. The old saying that bad things happen in three's seems to be ringing true again. Although we have had so many groups of three lately that I have stopped counting. The newest buzz word, though, is terrorism. Well, according to the definition of terrorism, we could label all kinds of acts as threats to our lives that are designed to elicit fear in other's lives. However, what we are calling out is what the Bible tells us we can expect. We are told to expect people we are lead and controlled by the spirit of the ant-Christ. Peter reminds us that there are many who are in that category and will continue to be in that category until Jesus comes.
But, can't we be free from that threat because of whom we belong to? Unfortunately we can't expect to be free from the effects of sin and Satan's controlling efforts until we are in the presence of our Savior.
What do we do then? Like any other threat to our lives (sickness, accident, crazy neighbor [don't go watching their every move now], etc.) we purchase the best insurance available; the peace of God. It doesn't have a deductible, or a co-pay. It doesn't keep you from injury; it only covers you from going completely crazy thinking about all the stuff that could happen. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil 4:7 NIV) But, according to Paul, that doesn't just happen because we love Jesus and He loves us. It happens because we, "in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." (Phil 4:6 NIV) As we give our causes for concern over to God, we can wait patiently until He comes for His Church with hope and expectation rather than fear and trepidation.