The 2008 presidential election is about a month away. Media pundits have decried this to be the most important election of our time period. The hopes of many are that things will drastically improve in our economy, in our world situation, in stability of life. Yet, the truth is that nothing is going to change that drastically immediately following the election. Political changes may bring some minor changes, but honestly no one imagined how the world would change after 9/11 in the first year after George Bush's election. Elected officials had little impact. The tragedy of events would have happened whether Gore or Bush would have won.
The world we live in is a fallen world full of pain and tragedy and hardship. No matter the political changes, we will still face the same issues. No one has the power over hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes. No one can take away the tragedy of a fatal accident or illness. The cruelness of people will go on. Unnecessary words will still flow from lips, probably our own.
The world we live in is a mess and always will be. And that's what makes the promise of heaven even richer. Reading Isaiah 65 is a lot like reading Revelation 21. We get the picture of what heaven will be like. There will be no more weeping; no infant deaths; fullness of life; incredible dwelling places that won't wear out or need repair; no meaningless toil; no misfortune; peace on all sides; no separation from family; no temptations.
Heaven has a lot to be desired. But the best benefit of all is being in the presence of God Himself and seeing His full glory. It will be a time of rejoicing and delight. But the only way to enjoy what God has prepared for us is to surrender our life to Him, accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior of our life and living in Him. You cannot say, "I'll take the salvation thing," and then continue to live your life ignoring God. Reading through Isaiah, it's apparent that God will simply turn His back on those who turn their back on Him.
God, I'm putting my hope in you not politicians or governments. I'm looking forward to the rejoicing and delight of heaven. I'm fixing my eyes on Jesus and placing my trust into your hands.
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