As we witness the chaotic world around us, it would be easy to become worried and weary. However, Scripture calls us to have a different outlook: a conviction and comfort that God’s eternal plan is on schedule and closer to completion with each passing day.  

The Bible refers to the helmet of salvation in both Ephesians 6:17 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18. In each case, Paul refers, beyond the acquisition of salvation, to the assurance that comes from the “confidence of our salvation.” Ray Stedman explains,

“Jesus Christ is coming back, and He will appear again, and He will establish His own reign in righteousness on the earth. That is the helmet of salvation, which will keep your thinking straight in the hour of man’s utter confusion and darkness.

If you can keep God’s eternal plan in view at all times, it will save you from enormous heartache and fear as you read the news daily. When you see the chaos in the world, you will know that even the disorder that Satan seeks to stir up in the world is being used to further God’s plan and bring His kingdom one day nearer.”

Thank you for your continued support for the EA team, as we work for Christ while it is still day, knowing that night is coming when our service on earth will be complete (John 9:4).