But today's UN report on the consequences of increasing changes in our global climate is going to provide plenty of issues for governments and populations to consider.
The expected increases is temperatures will not only melt the ice in the Arctic and Antarctic, but will lead to bananas and coffee crops being reduced, and much else besides. How we respond to such challenges will determine how life will look in the future.
Changes in the climate are not the only changes taking place around us. Political and economic, as well as social and technological changes, are also happening all around us.
So how do people who have faith in Jesus respond?
The Psalmists reflected often on how we learn to trust God when everything around us is being turned upside down.
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! (Psalm 46.1-3)
So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam. Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! (Psalm 46.1-3)
On the night before he was arrested, tried and then executed - a time of terrifying change for his followers - Jesus said, 'I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16.33)
In order to face changes responsibly, whatever they are, we need to know that through Jesus, we have stability and security. That brings us a peace which nothing can touch. That then means we can live with confidence that Jesus will keep his promises and we will be able to share this with others.
Best wishes,
Richard
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