When I turned on my computer this morning, I saw the news...An iceberg has been dislodged in Antarctica and some scientists fear it will alter the way the currents bring oxygenated water to the rest of the oceans, not to mention this is another sign of global warming. A giant earthquake (one of the largest ever recorded) has hit Chile killing unknown numbers of people. Due to the earthquake in Chile, giant tsunami's now threaten the islands of Hawaii and other coasts including California, Alaska, and possibly all the way to Japan. The earth is under attack by itself!
The doom and gloom seems to go on forever. I couldn't help but sit here and think to myself how sad I would be if I felt this was it. Predictions are pouring in that "the end of days is near". What would that mean to me if I did not have Jesus Christ in my life? How devistating!! Think of that statement; "The END of days". What if this was it? What if my earthly life was the only life I would ever know?
I cannot be completely sad about that concept, for I have had a good life. Not that bad things have not happened to me, but overall I am pleased. I have an amazing husband who loves me dearly, two beautiful children who brighten my life with every day of their existance, I have a wonderful and supportive family that I love with all of my heart and I know loves me. I have a roof over my head, food on my table and clothes on my back. I would consider my life pretty good.
But what if this was it? I shudder to even say those words and try to imagine! Without the hope of another life, without the hope of Christ and eternal life in Heaven, I can easily see how people are drawn into the doom of the world. Why not do whatever you want to do? The world is ending soon, better live it up while you have a chance, right? Being good is hard! Doing the right thing isn't always the path of least resistance. If this was it, and there were no reprecussions for our actions, then I am sure many of us would be drowning in satan's melting pot of sin! (*note I chose not to give satan a capital in his name)
Guess what, though? This IS NOT it!! This is not the end. The end of "days" on earth is near, but eternity is just around the corner. An eternity in Heaven with peace and happiness and love. A world without sin and without satan.
It is so hard to imagine! But think of this. What would you consider the best day of your life? A day when everything was perfect, and all of your dreams came true. A day when you did not feel the presence of evil anywhere around you, but only felt comfort and love. Maybe you cannot think of a full day. Maybe you can think of a moment in time. Any way you can think of it, Heaven will not even come CLOSE to the bliss that you felt at your most wonderful moment! We can't imagine what it will be like because it is more than our earthly minds can handle.
I do know this. No matter what happens on this earth. No matter what trials I go through. My God is with me through it all. He will never leave me alone and He will not allow me to go through more than I can bear. This earth is not my home, it is just a stop along the way to eternal life. We have the choice to make the decision for our future with our actions here. We can chose to be faithful servants and cling to our God or we can chose to live a life of sin and follow satan. No matter what path you have walked or are walking now, it is not too late. God is with us, even through our sin. God forgives us, if we truly ask for His forgiveness. God loves us, in spite of the life we live. We are all sinners, Christians and non-Christians. The difference is, Christians have Christs blood to cover our sins and keep us clean. If we give our lives over to Christ, even though we will fall and fail many times, we still carry the hope of eternal life.
I do not fear this world. I do not look at the worldy issues and feel hopeless. My hope is in Jesus Christ! No matter the issues that are plastered on the news, I find Good News in God. And that, my friends, gives me peace through all of the chaos.
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