Today’s World
A look at the world we live in today is frightening! Politically there is unrest and tension, with wars and feuds on every hand. Religiously there is confusion, as false teachers seem to increase and abound. Economically there is uncertainty, and talk of prosperity is offset by the reality of unemployment and decreased spending. Physically there is much suffering in spite of improved medical skills and medication. Mentally there is a rapid decline. Crime and lawlessness are on the increase every day.
The combination of all these things is more than the human body, mind and heart can bear. However, there is a bright lining to this seemingly dark cloud. It is just this: “The coming of the Lord draweth nigh” (James 5:8). This is the happy hope — and should be the daily expectation — of every believer in Christ. It makes it possible for the child of God to live victoriously in these difficult times, and brings joy and comfort in the midst of sorrow and trial. We are told to be “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). Are we?
