Luke 21
Keep Your Chin Up!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Monday, June 1.
It’s Monday and for that reason alone, some people are struggling to have a good attitude. Add to that the current social unrest of our nation and many are discouraged, if not despairing.
I say to you this morning: Friend of God, don’t give yourself over to despair or discouragement. Keep your chin up! It’s a choice!
In Luke 21, Jesus foretells of the dark days that would usher in His second coming. Jesus says in Luke 21:27-28, “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
I love those words: “straighten up and raise your heads.” In other words, keep your chin up! In the midst of hardship, death, destruction, and so much going the wrong direction in the world, we, the followers of Jesus Christ, are to remain firm in our faith, resolved in our hope, and steadfast in our love.
Why? “Because [our] redemption is drawing near” (28).
Jesus is our Living Redeemer and as His second-coming draws near we are to remain watchful and hopeful for Him, allowing our faith to superintend our emotions. No matter what may be happening right now remember this truth, “My Redeemer Lives” (Job 19:25)!
Is there a difficult circumstance you must deal with today? Ask Jesus to walk with you through this time. God is with you so keep your chin up!
Are you facing a difficult relationship decision? Trust God in your most important decisions and remember that God will never leave you nor forsake you, so keep your chin up!
Seize the moment and make a choice today: Live your life with faith, hope, and love! By keeping your eyes on Jesus, He will keep your chin up!
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