If Scripture is true, profitable and useful for every season of life, then the Christian can find wisdom, encouragement and solace in devoting time to the study and meditation of the Word of God. The human condition has not changed over the centuries. Man is desperately in need of God, who has given us revelation concerning Himself and His relationship with mankind. It is easy to place hopes in politics, social reform, vaccines or the stock markets, and these can be great things; however, our hope must be anchored in God. All other avenues meant to fill a godless void will certainly disappoint. The Gospel “is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). The Gospel is what brings hope, comfort, and purpose to the hurting, abused, needy, fearful, sick, etc.