Today is the last day of October and a lot is going on. First of all, Paul and I managed to hobble to the polling place yesterday and cast our ballots early. So that scary thing has been crossed off our list. It’s also Halloween and soon the little creatures of the night will knock on our door expecting free candy. We are impressed with the very young trick or treaters. The local squirrels have carved our only pumpkin with their sharp little teeth. It’s not perfect, but you have to give them credit for originality. The scary images of this day are everywhere. Zombies, witches, ghosts, vampires and many more. Many of us are getting used to seeing them, which is a scary thought to begin with. In Minnesota, it has also become traditional for snow to fall. Right now, I’m looking out at a carpet of white and heavy flakes falling from the sky. October 31st also recognizes the Reformation of the Roman Catholic church of the Renaissance era. Martin Luther was one of the early reformers. The teachings of the church had been corrupted and the message of salvation had turned into the selling of indulgences. The truth of the Gospel had been erased and become a works-oriented institution.

Yes, a lot of things are happening on this last day of October. One thing remains the same, no matter what month of the year it is. Jesus came to save that which was lost. All our fears, our demons, our past mistakes have been washed away by Him. The consistency of our God is apparent. He never changes. His plans are always for our good. He invites us to lay our burdens on His shoulders. He has a plan perfectly designed for each one of us. Tomorrow is another day, and we can be confident that all of this will be the same where He’s concerned. Trials will come and go. Elections will pass and we will go on. Fears will be swallowed up in victory. The church will undergo changes, but as long as the Bible remains the source of its teaching will never change.

So goodbye, October. Maybe I’ll see you again next year. Maybe I’ll be in heaven by then. Whatever happens, I know that my Redeemer has it all figured out.