Hope in Unsettling Times

Being Christ’s Hands and Feet in times of uncertainty and division, when fear and confusion grip the hearts of many, it is easy to feel lost. In light of political upheaval and societal division in this region, many are left feeling anxious about the future. 
Yet, as followers of Christ, we are not called to despair - we are called to hope. Not a shallow, fleeting hope, but a deep and unwavering confidence in the sovereignty of God. The world may shift, leaders may rise and fall, and circumstances may seem chaotic, but God remains unshaken. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." This does not mean we will be spared from hardship or uncertainty, but it assures us that God is always at work. Our hope is not in human leaders - governments, policies, or leaders, but in Christ, the King of kings, whose love and justice endure forever. 
 Yet our hope is not passive. It is not merely waiting for better days. True hope compels us to action. In times of division, Christ calls us to embody His love, care, and empathy. Galatians 6:2 urges us, "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." 
Now more than ever, we must be bridges of understanding, peacemakers in the face of hostility, and a source of comfort to the weary. Jesus Himself set the example. He did not retreat in the face of turmoil. He reached out to the broken, the outcast, and the fearful. He sat with the hurting, healed the sick, and spoke truth with love. 
If we are to be His followers, we must do the same - listening with compassion, standing with the vulnerable, and offering a love that transcends all human barriers. In a world driven by division, empathy is a revolutionary act. It allows us to see one another as God does - not as enemies, but as God’s creation, made in God’s image.
 To love as Christ loves means to extend grace, even to those we disagree with. It means choosing understanding over judgment, reconciliation over resentment. 
John 13:35 says, "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." Empathy is a reflection of Christ’s love! Hope is sustained through prayer and community. When we pray, we fix our eyes on the eternal, remembering that God is near and that we are not alone. Joining with fellow believers strengthens us and reminds us of God’s faithfulness. 
Together, we stand firm in the promise that no matter what happens in this world, Christ reigns. Ultimately, our hope is not in temporary resolutions but in the promise of Christ’s ‘coming again’. Revelation 21:4 assures us, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." This is the future (that encroaches on the now) which we long for. It is the space in which Christ is active in restoring all things to reflect God’s intention for the world. 
As part of waiting, watching and working for that day, we are called to be Christ’s hands and feet, bringing light into the darkness. Now, more than ever, we must rise as beacons of hope. Not because circumstances are easy, but because Christ is greater than our circumstances. Let us reflect His love boldly, care for one another deeply, and trust in the One who holds all things together. In all things, may we live as His ambassadors, showing the world that our hope is not ultimately in humans, but in Christ alone.


Bio on Rev. Donovan Myers 
Donovan Myers 37 years in ministry - Pastoral, Counseling & Education Worker in community development - early childhood education, youth empowerment, HIV/AIDS awareness, Drug Awareness training, Human Rights Advocacy.
Currently serving as Regional Deputy General Secretary (Cayman Islands Council) United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. 
Married to Denise with two adult children and three grand children