One word that defines the mood of many Australians in this era is uncertainty. This is evident across a number of society’s spheres, which has the potential to undermine people’s confidence in life, and their hope for the future.
As we reflect on the message of Easter, we are reminded of a question posed to the women who went to Jesus’ tomb early on the Sunday morning, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6)
In a moment, their doubts and fears would have evaporated. The uncertainty that hung over their future gave way to hope; all because of the resurrection of their Saviour.
That conversation continued. “Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.”
There is a song we often sang in days gone by, carries these powerful words: “Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.”
In these uncertain times, we all need an unmovable rock to hold on to. There may be a lot of things happening in the world today, but there’s a certainty for those that put our faith in God. It says with confidence, even in uncertain times, “I may not know what the future holds but I do know who holds the future – Jesus, the One who rose from the dead.”
Pastor Wayne Alcorn, National President
Australian Christian Churches (ACC)
