Stand firm. You will be given the wisdom you need at the right time.
The disciples were excited about how grand and wonderful the temple was. They thought it was rock solid and would always be there. Jesus, looking 30 years into the future, knew that the Jewish people would get it wrong in thinking God was backing them in a rebellion against the Romans. He knew it would end badly, and the temple would be pulled down, so that not one stand was left standing. When these things started to happen, the Christian community remembered Jesus’ words, and quietly packed up and left. They all lived. Many of the ones who stayed didn’t.
What are the things that you get excited about, that you think are so strong and secure, that will always be there for you? The world has become a lot less secure place in the last 2 years. We’ve all had experiences of unexpected things impacting in ways we never wanted.
If God is with us in the good times, then God is certainly with us in the tough times. The challenge is not to react, lash out or withdraw, but to drop down inside us to consciously connect to that strong Christ centre inside each one of us. Then, out of that place, perhaps with the help and support of others, trust that Christ will guide you through. Trust that you will be given the wisdom you need – to work through the situation and not be a total mess; to ask for help from the right people; to have the difficult conversations that might be needed; to step out and be brave.