What’s Your Perspective?

Have you ever wondered how that which is darkness is, to others, light and how that which is evil is, to others, good? The Bible presents this fact in many ways. Through the prophet Isaiah, God said “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” –Is. 5:20. Sounds like confusion right? Yet many of us today are doing the same thing. Movies that heaven looks down upon and condemn, well we say they are harmless. Music which promotes corruption, we sing as if there are no blemishes in them. Even crimes that are hideous and offensive in the sight of God are looked upon with indifference and even favor by man. How is it with your eyes friend? Do you have a clear perspective so as to call black black and white white? Jesus said, “If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!” –Matthew 6:23. If the light which you profess to see with is distorted by your love of the world, then that which you think to be wise may actually be foolish; that which you think is good is likely evil. What then must you do? Well as Jesus said, “Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.” –Luke 11:35.

When Death Dies

In this world men, women, and children experience sorrow, grief, and pain. This is especially true in the case of someone’s loved one passing away. It is never a pleasant time when that inevitable separation takes place. Tears mark the cheeks of those left behind, while grief etches its scars upon the broken heart. But brethren, the Bible presents an antidote for death. 1 Corinthians 15:26 says, “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” Wonderful promise is this! The time will come, and it is not far away, when death itself will die. When Jesus returns, His faithful followers of all time will be clothed with immortal life, and when the final judgment is executed a thousand years later, death will be finished. The Bible says “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev. 21:4. This, my friend, is a wonderful view of the end. This world as we know it will pass away. Eternal joy and beauty will take its place. Are you looking forward to that day? Well, let our cry be “come Lord Jesus”

Are You Preparing to Fail?

One of the most solemn and yet most glorious truths of the Bible is that of Jesus’ second coming. It has been said that in the New Testament, it is mentioned at least once in every twenty five verses. It is the central theme of the Bible. All of God’s children, being pilgrims on this earth, have longed for the time at which a great family reunion will occur. The patriarch Job said, “For I know [that] my redeemer liveth, and [that] he shall stand at the latter [day] upon the earth … in my flesh shall I see God. Job 19:25, 26. Today, many are busy with the affairs of this life. As it was in the days of Noah, so it is in our time. In Noah’s time, men were so engrossed in their daily activities all to the neglect of preparing for the flood. Today, commerce abounds! Business transactions absorb the energy, and only a few are preparing meet the King of kings. Friends are you so occupied with everyday living that you are neglecting your salvation? I appeal to you not to put off your preparation. As the saying goes: “He who fails to prepare, prepares to fail.”

Where are you journeying to?

From the beginning of earth’s history, the faithful who trusted in God has had something special to look forward to. The Bible says, “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” Titus 2:13. Through this world of despair and sorrow, the second coming of Jesus has been the wonderful hope of God’s people. Throughout the centuries, martyrs gave their lives for this hope. In the face of the dungeon, the stake, the scaffold, the cross, these faithful witnesses stood bold in their defense of the truth. How were they able to endure? It was because they foresaw the promise of the resurrection and eternal life. The Bible predicts that at the end of time, the whole world will be as chaotic as never before. Depression, sorrow, and despair would be everywhere, and the faithful would have to remain standing in the face of such death. Just as the faithful of all times were able to endure by keeping their eyes on the promises of God, so are today’s faithful to do the same. What about you friend? Do you see the promises of God? Are you convinced that God will fulfill them? If so, then remember that you are a stranger on this earth; a pilgrim journeying to a better land.

Will there be peace or pangs?

The Apostle John, in speaking of Jesus, said that “He came unto his own, and his own received him not.” John 1:11. God’s own people, the Jews, had separated themselves so far from God that they were ignorant of the fact that their promised Messiah was right in their midst. They were confused concerning the prophecies of the Messiah. They were looking for an earthly king and an earthly kingdom. This scenario is being played out in our time as well. Today, millions are expecting Christ to return again and establish an earthly kingdom and reign on earth for a thousand years, during which time there will be a worldwide conversion and worldwide peace. Friends, this is far from the truth. The Bible says, “The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” 2 Peter 3:10. This does not paint a picture of worldwide peace when Christ returns; rather it is a picture of worldwide destruction. How can you escape this near event? Friends today if you hear His voice, speaking through the Bible, do not harden your heart; just listen and obey.

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