This is a picture of the state capital building in California. Two things caught my eye about it; first, there was a Christmas tree in front and second, the cleanness of the pavement. Today, with all the hullabaloo about religious icons and government, I was a little surprised to see this at all. As far as the pavement goes, its becoming increasingly difficult to imagine ANYTHING clean about government at all...even the streets. Both of these things reminded me of a government that is perfect.
Isaiah 9:6-7 WEB (R)
(6) For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
(7) Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
It is refreshing to read this portion of scripture and to know that there is still purity in the world, still hope. Christ is that hope and perhaps, just perhaps, we may live to see him come again. I wonder what the world will be like without human governments; without the greed, corruption and inequities associated with them? If government buildings remain, then more than just the streets will be clean. Now, that is something to look forward to!