I Know Who

Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Every good reporter knows that these are the basic questions that must be asked and answered in relation to every story. What happened? When and where did it happen? Who was involved or committed the crime? And the biggest question of all, why?

Advertisers know that if people are going to come to an event, you need to communicate these five details to them in some form. I’ve used these five W’s as a quick test when proofing copy for church publications and more than once had to ask the person doing the layout, “When is it?” Or “Where is it?”

We’re conditioned to be ‘in the know’ when it comes to our own lives. Only, how many times have we said, “I don’t know what’s going on!” We never see the full picture. Tomorrow is unknown to all of us. There is more uncertainty in our nation and in our world today than any time I remember in my lifetime. Have you heard any of these statements lately?

“Why is this is happening to me?”

“I wonder when the stock market is going to turn around.” (Don’t we all?)

“What is going to happen next?”

“Where are we going to go if I lose my job?”

Here’s what gives me confidence and comfort, I may not know what, where, when or why, . . . but I do know Who! I know Who holds my tomorrow in His hands. I know Who has all power and authority in heaven, on earth and under the earth. I know Who calls me by name and has numbered the hairs on my head. I know Who I can trust to take care of me in every situation, and I call Him, "Father."

Job didn’t know the ‘why’, but he knew Who. “The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.” Job. 1:21

Paul suffered for his faith far greater than we ever will, facing tribulation, trials and beatings, yet he wrote to Timothy, For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 2 Tim. 1:12.

Life is a lot easier to face, . . . death is a lot easier to face, when you know Who you have believed. If we trust Him with our eternity, we can trust Him for today, . . . and tomorrow.

Knowing Who, Trusting Him, and Enjoying the Journey,

David