Canary in a Coal Mine

 Life for a canary in a coal mine can be described in three words: "short but meaningful." Early coal mines did not have ventilation systems, so miners would bring in a caged canary since they are more sensitive to methane and carbon monoxide gas buildup than humans. As long as the bird kept singing, the miners knew their air supply was safe. When the canaries survived and flourished, their work was productive. When the canaries died it was time to evacuate the mine.

The phrase "living like a canary in a coal mine" can refer to someone who serves as a warning to others. The actual canary has little control over its life, but it continued to sing anyway, living without compromise.
And so it is with us, the future is unpredictable. There is much stress, fear, and uncertainty in many people’s heart. We do not know what tomorrow holds for us, but we know who knows everything and that is encouraging. Your life, your security and your future are in the hands of the living God. God is with us and he is in control.
Our past, our present and our future are in His hands. When we understand this truth there is nothing that we can be afraid of because we know who holds our life and future.
There are two ways to deal with your future: in faith or in fear. Remember what Jesus said: In this world, you will have trouble, but don’t be afraid, I have overcome the world.

That is what faith is. That is the assurance that we have. No matter how strong the storm, no matter how high the waves grow and toss us around on the ocean, we can stand firm secure to our Anchor  because he will get us where we need to go.
Once we realize this, each day we can choose to sing like the canary and bring relief to others around us.

Verses to meditate on:

2 Corinthians 1:4  Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Psalm 103:19  The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all.

Psalm 31:15  My times are in your hand.