tomorrow

One thing I have been thinking a lot about is how uncertain tomorrow is, or any coming day. We just don´t know what tomorrow brings. We hope it is good, but often it is not. Many things come unexpectedly. Could be something that effects the entire world, or our country, or our family. Many people (Christians included) have lived, and experienced things that we do not want to experience. To see a spouse or child suffer from a disease, and sometimes then die. That is one of my greatest fears is that something would happen to Eliana. I would much rather suffer myself, than to see her suffer. But we just don´t know what will happen in the future. We don´t know when our own lives will end. One thing I have been wondering about is what kind of persecution me and my family will face. Eliana and I are Christians. Our Savior, Lord Christ, was persecuted. He said the same would happen to those that follow Him.
What kind of natural disasters are ahead of us. Or wars, or depressions where there is not much food? My purpose in writing this is not to make anybody depressed.
But here is my questions: Are we ready? Are we ready for tomorrow, and for whatever comes our way? God does not want his people to be afraid. He wants us to know that He is in control. Yes, many things happen that God hates, but this is a world that has fallen because of sin. This is not the world that God originally made. Its a world turned against God. Our hearts have gone bad. But God has not left this world. He is still seeking people. He continues to bring people to Him that He has chosen to be saved. And we are saved by believing in Jesus Christ. The only reason that a person can be saved is because Jesus Christ died for their sins. A person can do no work, and do no good deed that will get them into Heaven. Salvation is Gods business, not ours. Our salvation was paid for with the blood of Jesus Christ. That may sound weird, but its true.
I want to get back to the original question. Are we ready? Not physically ready, like having money saved up, or something. But are we ready spiritually. Are we trusting God? Whatever difficulties we will face, God will be there. God knows our thoughts and everything we do. He sees each step we take, and knows the number of hairs on our head. He cares about us.
I think if we can walk through our trials and sufferings with faith, that would make all the difference. To know that God is in control. The apostle Paul said that he learned how to be content in any situation. I think he learned how to have joy even in the worst of sufferings, and Paul certainly knew about suffering. But Paul also had a deep peace and joy from knowing that his soul was safe. I think that is what we all need. A saved soul, which produces a thankful heart. I hope we all have hearts that are filled with peace, and joy, and love. And that we are not afraid of anything that can happen in the future.