--*WISDOM IN UNCERTAIN TIMES"~
--[A Word from Philip Kwiatkowski / President, Pacific Garden Missions -PGM~
--Chicago, IL 60607]

~~These times are interesting to say the least. Fear is the most common emotion. Sports seasons have been put on hold, streets are empty, and life as we know it has come to a halt.

God has kept Pacific Garden Mission open continuously since 1877. He provided through the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed 675,00 Americans, and during which many rescue missions closed. He provided through World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and 9/11. Thanks to faithful supporters, PGM has stood as a beacon of hope, opening our doors to all in need.

Now is no different: we are welcoming the poor, the hungry, the lonely, and all that need hope. The Bible describes the last days in Luke 21:26: "Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."

Though men's hearts may be failing, we can have hope in what Jesus says in Matthew 28:18: "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth."

Jesus has all power! None of the events that are transpiring are beyond the power of the One that sits on the Throne. The Lord Jesus Christ has all power.

**We also know**=

**Jesus has all authority (Colossians 2:10). Nothing in the universe can happen without His approval. The Lord Jesus Christ is in control.

**Jesus has all knowledge (Colossians 2:3). There is not one event that the Lord is unaware of. He knows every event taking place and nothing takes Him by surprise.

**Jesus has the keys of hell and death (Revelation 1:18).

I don't need to live in fear because nothing can happen to me outside of the power, authority, knowledge, and permission of the One that holds the keys.

So, yes, we need to take proper precautions and use wisdom. But ultimately, our God is on the throne, and nothing takes Him by surprise. ~~
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Pacific Garden Mission has been open and will continue to be open as we trust the One that has all power, all authority, and all knowledge. He is the One who holds the keys. That is what brings me comfort, and that is truth we can hold on to. Thank you for your prayers and support during these difficult days. Many need hope, and that is why our doors continue to be open. Thank you. ~
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