He Holds Tomorrow

On the little shelf outside our apartment door, I change out a bit of décor each month -- nothing fancy, just something meant to encourage passersby by giving my voice to faith and calm in a noisy world.

This January, I placed a simple sign that reads: “I don’t know what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.”

That little sign may be small, but oh my -- it speaks loudly.

We live in a world that feels unsteady. Politics swirl. Voices rise. Tempers flare. Headlines break our hearts with stories of needless loss and deep hostility.

And if I’m honest, there are moments when I look heavenward and wonder, “Lord, why don’t You step in and straighten this mess out?” Surely God could use one giant paddle and turn wrong-doers into right-doers in a hurry.

But God’s ways have always been higher than ours. (Isaiah 55:8–9) His wisdom stretches beyond what we can see, and His patience accomplishes what force never could.

What comforts me most is this truth -- God is not wringing His hands. He is not surprised. He sees every tear, hears every prayer, and knows every detail of today and tomorrow.

Scripture reminds us, “The Lord goes before you. He will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) And again, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.” (Romans 8:28)

I don’t always understand how God is working things out -- but I don’t have to. That’s His job, not mine. My calling is to trust, to pray, to stand firm in faith, and to live with hope when others feel hopeless.

That little sign outside our door does exactly what I hoped it would -- it pauses the rush. It whispers reassurance. It reminds anyone who reads it that while the future may feel uncertain, it is firmly held in the hands of a faithful God.

So today, let’s rest easy. Let’s release tomorrow into the care of the One who already inhabits it. We may not know what the future holds but we know Who holds the future.

And that -- is more than enough.

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