2 Peter 3:13 But
in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new
earth, where righteousness dwells. (NIV)
At times, our world can be
a very scary and unpredictable place. Changes challenge us constantly and most folks
get weary of all the social, political, and religious turmoil that is constantly
going on. We try to keep up with things, but eventually, we run out of steam.
The world keeps moving on and we sometimes feel left behind.
But this is where our
faith becomes meaningful. We remember that our destination is not tied to this frenetic
world. As Christians, we look forward to a time when God through Christ will
recreate a New Heaven and a New Earth which means that all the former things
like pain, suffering, conflict, and war will be replaced with peace, grace, and
love.
Application: Am I
worried about the future? Am I willing to leave it all to God, so I can look
forward to when he makes all things, including myself, new?
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we
live in anxious times so we are asking for Your peace to be present in our
lives. Help us to focus on what You are doing in the world, so we may prepare
ourselves for the recreation of everything. In Your Holy Name, we wait and
pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor
of Erin Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Come and join us for
worship each Sunday at 11:00 AM. You will be made very welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s Smoky Mountain drawings called “Heaven meets Earth.” If you would like
to view a larger version, please click this link: Heaven.
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