In a broad, general sense, I foresee a greater decline in America’s greatness. I see the world becoming increasingly unstable and dangerous. I see a magnifying moral, spiritual, political, and economic darkness overwhelming the country and the planet.

In a more focused, personal sense, I foresee increasing peril for myself and my family. I see the possiblity of being deceived, of straying from God, of becoming all wrapped up in ourselves and in this world.

OK. What of it?

“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished” (Proverbs 22:3).

A prudent man? My Spanish Bible renders it the forewarned one.

Whatever the case, prudent and/or forewarned, how shall I respond to what I foresee? How shall I hide?

“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower” (Proverbs 18:2).