The One Who Holds Tomorrow
Just when I left the national service, I was given a whole two months of freetime before the end of the year. With this newfound freedom, I told myself that I ought to give this time back to the Lord, as a sacrifice for what he has done for me in my life, and how he has brought me through all the trials and difficulties for the past year.
It was the only reasonable thing I could do in return.
Initially, I was stuck in a ‘What now’ situation, not knowing what to do next and where to proceed from. I was left with nothing to start with that I thought I should just live day by day, spending time with the Lord, learning from his word and growing in him. And perhaps, God would open an avenue for me as I seek him in a deeper manner.
Sadly, and I shall be frank in this, I didn’t actually give all my time to the Lord. I took some back for myself and engaged in many activities that God isn’t pleased with.
I didn’t really intend to get out of my “What now” situation. In fact, I was so comfortable in my ‘What now’ situation in which I could just continue life day by day enjoying the pleasures of life, though they might be simple pleasures, instead of seeking God sincerely and deeply.
I didn’t really intend to get out of my “What now” situation, but God was gracious despite my passiveness. He given me in two teaching jobs. The first, as a private tutor. The second, to teach in a school that is located just a few block of flats away. I couldn’t help but feel fortunate that I got a job so near my home that I needed spend much time on travelling. At least, for the next 6 months or so, I do see my life being planned out beautifully for me.God has indeed answered my prayer, bringing me out of my “What now” situation. Interestingly, I didn’t get out myself, but he brought me out.
The lyrics of a song suddenly just popped up in my head:
I don’t know about tomorrow, I just live from day to day, I don’t borrow from it’s sunshine, For its skies may turn to grey. I don’t worry o’er my future, For I know what Jesus said, And today I’ll walk beside Him, For He knows what is ahead.
Many things about tomorrow I don’t seem to understand; But I know who holds tomorrow, And I know who holds my hand.
By the way, this is my Mum’s favourite song.
What an encouraging song this is to all encountering a ”What now” situation, when we are at the crossroads, unsure of how to carry on.
Matthew 6:34 - Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
We need not be anxious because God doesn’t just know what is ahead. Knowing is but one thing. He is the one who holds tomorrow.
