Recently, the world situation has become increasingly more dangerous. It seems like a large part of the world is gearing up towards thermonuclear war. In the U.S.A. the nation is becoming more radicalized towards the left, with sins that were considered abominable fifty years ago, now considered “normal”. Have things gone crazy? Yesterday, I saw this picture on the internet and frankly thought it was the most beautiful rose I have ever seen. I hope you do as well!
After looking at that rose for awhile, I thought of the Apostle Paul’s comments to the Christians at Philippi…
Philippians 4 ( World English Bible )
4 Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”
5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
If all the world should in fact go crazy and if the entire planet is destroyed by their stupidity, we can rejoice in the fact that all who have CHRIST as their SAVIOR will live eternally!
Today, think about the above passage and take solace in the fact that WE HAVE HOPE.