I wish I was headed to Europe. The dollar surging against the euro means that everything across the Continent comes so much cheaper. In times of economic uncertainty, investors run to the most stable currency on the planet—the American dollar. Makes it hard on those who sell goods to Europe, but great for travelers like myself.

In difficult times investors move away from instability toward solidity.

The apostle Paul encouraged the church members at Corinth in that direction as well:

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ…Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

The Old Testament scriptures are filled with promises—they are guaranteed in Christ. To prove his commitment, the Lord anointed us, sealed us, and placed the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

Often my “yes” is more of a “maybe.” When Jesus says “Yes,” I can count on him. I live in faith, knowing the promises I read in scripture consist of more than pious language. While their timing remains elusive, the promises stay firm. As I commit more and more to the ways of Jesus, I step from instability toward solidity.

How you spend your life, the most important investment you hold, is in safe hands with Jesus—the ultimate guarantor.

2 Corinthians 2 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022

Photo by Ibrahim Boran