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Dear Young Christian,
Tomorrow is the first day of March. Here in Canada where I live, I think of March as a kind of in between month, a month of optimism. Winter is far from over, but there is hope, as spring is starting to come into view. The cold shows a few signs of relenting, and the piles of snow begin to melt ever so slowly. We begin to look for signs of spring, as we talk and plan for warmer days ahead.
As we see things get worse in this world, and as we realize that it is ripe for the judgment of God, we can also look ahead and know that for the believer the best is still ahead. Soon we will leave this cold, heartless world that has no love for the Lord Jesus and exchange it for the warmth and comfort of the Father’s house. Things are not going to get better down here, only worse. But we are encouraged, “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Luke 21:28). As each day in March brings us closer to spring and warmer weather, so each day of life brings us closer to the Lord’s coming. What a wonderful hope!
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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