“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.” Isaiah 42:9, NKJV.
“Psychic office closed due to unforeseen circumstances.” Presumably following a storm, the preceding sign was posted on the door of a local Psychic. Of course, the irony is not lost if one were to believe in such means of “communication.” According to several websites, including the AARP, over $2 billion dollars are spent each year by individuals seeking psychic services; this statistic begs the question, what is driving this industry to becoming so lucrative? Is it anxiety, or simple curiosity? Since the practice is not new, clearly the end profit justifies the means. In other words, if people are willing to pay money for something perceived as truth, even if the results are ill-gotten, someone will always be available to entice a victim for profit’s sake, even though by charlatan promises.
Curiosity about what the future holds is a trait common to human nature. As followers of Jesus Christ, God has given His Word that highlights the past and illuminates the future. God does not use tomfoolery as His means to guide and prepare us for something as important as to inflict or benefit our eternal consequences. And the cost for such wonderful knowledge has already been paid by the blood of His Son, Jesus. The result is ridiculously simple for anyone who wants what Jesus offers, though it cost Him His life on a cross. Jesus’ resurrection from the grave after three days sealed God’s promise, so that the future for anyone who believes in Jesus is secure and final. God has never and will never tell you, “…office closed due to unforeseen circumstances.” Our faithful, loving, and omniscient God is available 24/7/365, since the beginning of creation, until the end of the age. You will never get a busy signal or need to leave a voicemail. In fact, God is calling you! Are you ready to answer the call?