When will things be normal again?

People keep asking: “When are things in the economy going to return to normal?”

Well, if the economic news last week is any indication, we won’t be returning to “normal” anytime soon. Housing issues, unemployment, sagging stock market, federal deficit all point to the fact that we’d better get used to the “new normal”.

We’re temped to ask: Will I have a job next year? Will my house sell? Will social security and medicare be there when I need it? What about my 401K?

Then we might ask: “Can I afford to give my resources to ministries?”

Amidst all the bad stuff coming out of the media, this morning I read these reassuring words from Jesus in Luke 12

"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life — whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. For life consists of far more than food and clothing. Look at the ravens. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not! 26 And if worry can't do little things like that, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?

"Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't he more surely care for you? You have so little faith! And don't worry about food — what to eat and drink. Don't worry whether God will provide it for you. These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs. He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.

32 "So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
Luke 12:22-32 NLT

Okay, Jesus. I can live with that!!