DOW DROPS 777 POINTS
777. That is how many points the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell today (9/29/08). For many, that number brought fear, anxiety, anger, despair, or even down right panic. Although I am trained to not be emotional about market moves, I must confess that I had a nauseating feeling in my stomach watching the House vote fail and the subsequent 777 point drop. It was a sick feeling to be sure. I know from talking to lots of people that there were thoughts of uncertain futures and an easy peace of mind was rare in light of a 777 point drop in the stock market. People’s 401k plans, pensions, and other investments in the stock market lost somewhere around 7% today. SEVEN!
I wonder how many people felt like me when they see 777 on every headline news tomorrow morning. It wasn’t until I got home and got to my quiet place that something hit me. SEVEN is a number that appears many, many times in the Bible. It symbolizes God’s completion and perfection. Man oh man how my feelings changed in an instant. What a great reminder in the midst of a storm that God is there in complete control and with a perfect plan.
God created the world in 7 days and rested on the 7th. Do a little research when you have time at the significance of the number 7 throughout Scriptures. Revelations speaks a lot about the number 7. Read what is said to the 7 churches. Read about the 7th angel in chapter 10. What a different perspective it reminded me of.
I know that I know God is in control, and in spite of that, we still live in a world that is full of distractions and things that can take our minds away from the good news of the Truth, who is Jesus Christ. What a comfort to be daily reminded that God is in control and He loves us, and cares for us, and provides for us, and is with us in the midst of every detail of our lives. What peace it brings to view 777 with a different perspective. It is incredible to me to see God in everything if I can just open my eyes to see it.
SEVEN! What does that number do for you?
Please shoot me an e-mail to chasingsolomon@aol.com and share your thoughts. God bless you today!
Scot
