GOOD NEWS IN DARK DAYS

"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country."

(Prov. 25:25)

There is little to no good news in this earthy country in which God's people sojourn at present; but there is nothing but good news coming in our heavenly country, in which we hold citizenship. It is not only like a breath of fresh air, but the wise man tells us it is,"As cold waters to a thirsty soul." 

An excellent Bible illustration of this is found in one of my favorite chapters of the Word. In Acts chapter twenty-seven we have the account of the great storm that arose called Euroclydon. The storm of all storms, as far as the mariners were concerned. 

Paul had warned all of the impending danger if they set sail. But rather than listening to the man who listened to God, they chose rather to listen to the professionals, the master and owner of the ship. Because all seemed well, they thought all was well! 

Not long after departing, they experienced tempestuous winds that ran them smack-dab into  the typhoon. Dr. Luke's historical account describes them as being exceeding tossed by the gigantic waves. He tells us they cast out all non-essentials, and that neither sun or moon shined for many days. Then he says, during these long dark days, "All hope was then taken away."  These professional seaman had, no doubt, been in many a storm; but this was the mother of them all. Thus, they would have given an "AMEN" to Luke's record.

Paul appears in the midst of the storm, after being alone with God for some time. The first words that come out of his mouth, that we hate to hear, "I told you so." But he then adds, "Be of good cheer." At this point you may want to consider the dire situation. He continues telling them that God told him to fear not, that all was going to be fine in the end. Then he adds those memorable words, "I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me." 

AND SO DO I, MY FRIENDS!

By An Old Disciple