Sunrises with Jesus-Look Beyond!

 

“Evil and pain will not have the last word. The valley of the shadow

of death is not our final destination.”  Rev. Dr. Michael Jinkins

LOOK BEYOND! 

 

World history is replete with evil doings. Evidence abounds today that we face toxic problems that infect our world and our personal lives in some way. It is easy to slip into pessimism and even despair. What are the solutions? 

First, set our sights on our eternal destination. Embrace the fact that this world is not our permanent address. Secondly, while setting our sights on heaven, we must count on the Holy Spirit to glow through us with the Lord’s love to offer meaning to the lives of our families, friends, and others here and abroad. Many nations and peoples desperately need our prayers and actions expressed in the Lord’s love and mercy. 

Lastly, this verse is helpful when I am distracted with worry and pain, when optimism is on vacation. Philippians 4:8: “Finally whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.” 

 

Yes, we live in a paradox. Heaven stretches out before us. And earth needs our loving attention and action. We have two hands. Hold heaven in one and earth in the other. Be encouraged.



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