joy in the unknown

Can anyone tell me what is going to come because of this current pandemic?

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That is what I thought.

There is so much unknown right now. We don't know what is going to happen next. We don't know how long this is going to last. We don't know who is going to survive and who isn't. We just don't know. 

I hope to challenge you to a different narrative today. The new narrative that I am talking about is finding joy in the unknown.

"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be made complete." (2 John 12)

John wrote some extremely powerful letters, and he still has more to tell us. Just when you thought you knew everything? John has more to share. Or if you are still confused with what John wrote, your questions will be answered someday. 

It's like the day before Christmas...your parents know what is wrapped in every gift under the tree. They let you open just one the night before, but insist that if you wait until the next day, it's going to be worth it. 

We might have somewhat of an understanding with what is going on in the world right now, but I picture God telling us to just be patient. God knows what is going to happen. Every last detail. Just like how our parents know about all the gifts under the tree. Our questions will be answered soon. When the answers are known, then are joy will begin to be made more complete. 

What narrative are you trying to write? The narrative we are telling ourselves right now is forming the direction that our attitude takes. 

How are you handing this?

1. Are you going to talk about how tough it was and how you didn't think you would make it?

2. Are you going to talk about how you thrived during this time? Made the most of it?

3. Are you going to talk about how you took the appropriate measures to get through this?

4. Are you going to talk about how you found the joy in the unknown?

Everything is going to be made complete. Trust God. 

If we knew the answer to every question right now, there wouldn't be a need for God because we would be perfect. So of course you don't know everything!

Embrace what you know and find the joy in what you don't.