Is There Good News Today?
Is There Good News Today in the World?
Yes, there is!
Today, and every day.
Even though the world is dominated by negative stories in the mainstream news media, there’s an antidote for that.
But, you have to do some digging.
Online, that means you have to search a little harder for stories that are uplifting and joyful.
Let me start.
Here’s a recent real headline, for example, that made me smile.
A friend mentioned it to my husband the other day and I had to check it out for myself.
Coronavirus outbreak spurs record Bible purchases: ‘People are looking for hope’ – Fox News, April 2, 2020.
By the way, a similar headline was also shared on the Christian Post on April 7th of this year.
Bible sales have gone up!
More and more people are turning to the Bible during these unsettling times.
People are looking for real answers today, not a temporary Band-Aid.
We can’t put our hope and trust in so-called experts and politicians who send mixed messages every day.
Our hope and trust is in God alone.
We Must Keep Our Eyes On Christ
Remember the Lord’s command to Israel through His servant, Joshua.
He is also with us!
In Isaiah 41:10, the Lord’s command and promise to Israel was not, “do not fear, for I am with you [unless there’s a plague.]”
God is our Sovereign Promise Keeper, from biblical times through today’s virus fears.
“Be Strong and Courageous” – let that be our rallying cry in what is ultimately a spiritual battle unfolding in front of our very eyes.
The tender love of God for His servants makes Him concerned for how they feel inside. He wants them to be courageous. Some people think it is okay for a believer to be vexed with doubts and fears, but God does not think so.
From this text, [Joshua 1:9], it is clear that our Master does not want us entangled with fears. He desires for us to live without fretfulness, doubt, and cowardice. Our Master does not think as lightly of our unbelief as we do. When we are despondent, we are subject to a grievous ailment that is not to be trifled with but instead taken at once to the beloved Physician. – Alistair Begg, Christian pastor and author.2
Time To Dig – There’s Good News Today
Seek out the good news online to get a much-needed break from the bad.
In an earlier post on Delight-in-God, I suggested one option – the website called InspireMore.
There are also some very positive posts on YouTube.
Here’s a sweet video that came up during my searches that I just fell in love with.
I can’t speak the language, but no matter.
This marriage video of a special needs teacher is touching in so many ways.
Here’s a dose of happy for today!
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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
2 Quotation from Alistair Begg, Christian pastor, author, founder of Truth For Life Teaching Ministry. Web. Accessed 20, May, 2020. Retrieved from https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/truth-for-life/truth-for-life-may-12-2020.html.
