When the truth of God’s Word or a blunt reply from an honest friend, cuts to the heart, I find it difficult to initially accept their message. A primal spirit joined by stubbornness make it hard for me to embrace the error of my way. As a result, I am entering the great unknown in obscurity, far removed from friendships of the past.
The transition from adolescence into adulthood can be hindered or eased depending upon your status. Dinner parties, gatherings and social events give individuals an opportunity to boast of their recent accomplishments or hide behind the great unknown. Doctors, engineers and managers tend to flaunt their confidence unwittingly. Meanwhile, the silence of the other guests speak volumes, embarrassed by their resumes, salaries or a combination of both. Thus, these humble souls are eager to venture into the great unknown, hoping the future is better than their past and present circumstances.
While online fortune tellers claim they can reveal your future for a mere $20 bill, only God the Father knows what the great unknown holds. Fortune cookies may give you a laugh or a series of so called lucky numbers, yet inside these treats are hollow, empty of any significant substance. Therefore, as you start tomorrow, walking through an open door or driving toward a clear passage, take Jesus with you on this journey, serving as your mediator, 1 Timothy 2:5, as you enter into the great unknown!
by Jay Mankus
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