Truth To Wonder: conversation for christ

As we enter 2026, a year already rich in sin even though we are but a few days into its beginning, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the evil we are surrounded by. One only needs to see the openly pagan New Year’s Eve celebrations in Dubai, to bear witness to the increasing acceptance of mysticism. This combined with the ever-circling rumours of wars across the entire globe; the rise of Antisemitism; collapsing societies; economic instability etc, etc, can leave anyone feeling faint of heart (just as the Holy Bible declares in Isaiah 40:30-31).

Yet as believers in Christ, we can view such escalating events with an awe filled heart. We can truly marvel in adoration at the longsuffering nature of the Lord God. For even in such deep states of sin, still He is granting fallen mankind time and opportunities to seek forgiveness of sin. He holds all power to wipe out all Creation with but a word, and He could do so justly given the immensity of humanity’s wickedness. Yet He tarries. He is waiting so that all may know of the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So that all may have a path to salvation through His blessed Son.

This truth should give us cause to sing the Lord’s praises! For we are but a few that have eternally benefitted from the longsuffering nature of God! To be able to sing the praises of God with a truly joyful heart, all in the face of the evil that continues to rise around us, is a glorious witness of the power of faith! 

Armed with this heart of thankfulness and joy, we can be made bold for Christ and the Gospel! We can follow the call of great servants of Christ Jesus, such as the missionary William Carey. William once exclaimed with a full heart, “Attempt great things for God. Expect great things from God.” 

The devil wants us filled with fear over all the events we are witnessing in the world. He wants us fearful so that we hide away and do not attempt great things for God. This erodes the strength of our faith and renders us silent witnesses for the Gospel, thus denying God of His due glory. 

So let us attempt great things for God this year! This may be leaving tracts as you go about your daily business; speaking to friends, family, neighbours, colleagues of the Gospel of Christ Jesus; drawing your family together for regular prayer and Bible study, or other happy tasks for Christ’s names sake. All things done for the glory of God are great things, so do not diminish the seemingly small venture. For this is where we can expect God to do great things with our endeavours. He can make the most seemingly insignificant venture a mighty work, thus declaring His grace and power to all. 

Let this year stand as a call to step out in faith for the glory of our precious Saviour Christ Jesus. Yes, there will be obstacles and setbacks, but when even these can be used by God to bring Him glory. So be strong and of a good courage this year (Joshua 1:9), and pray that He leads us in His will each day. Then we will know peace, purpose and fulfilment, and the name of our dear Lord Jesus shall be magnified with our every breath. Amen.