There are a few things in life that really bother me. One of those is when I spend hard-earned money on a necessary item, and it begins to rust or decay sooner than it should. A few years ago I bought an old fashioned looking bike to get me around when I wasn’t in a hurry. By the end of the year, it already had rust on the chrome parts. By the next year, you could see bubbling under the paint job of the frame which is a sign of rust. How can that be given it was only a year old? Well, “They just don’t make things the way they used to.”
Honestly, I get tired of living in a life where prices continue to go up while wages get cut, food and other prices increase though sizes go down, and greed seems to be acceptable and even admired! After all, greed causes manufacturers to use inferior products, take shortcuts, and use cheaper labour all for the sake of bigger profits. Sin has led to all kinds of corruption and decay in this world, but soon all those saved by the blood of Jesus Christ will live in a world where there will be no decay or corruption.
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| Albert Bierstadt |
and to an inheritance kept in heaven for you that can't be destroyed, corrupted, or changed. 1Pt. 1:4
But keep on storing up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. Mt. 6:20
Brothers, this is what I mean: Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God 15:50
So, one day in the future, new bikes won’t rust within a year, cars won’t break down every few months, houses won’t fall apart and need constant repair. Friends and neighbours won’t suffer with cancer as it destroys their bodies, and children won’t die of starvation in one part of the world or kill themselves for lack of love in another. Parents won’t suffer watching a child in critical care due to an aneurysm or heart failure, hip replacements won’t be necessary, and teeth won’t need to be filled. One day we won’t have to worry about terrorist bombers, unexpected accidents, or never having what we need.
There will be a day when metal will not rust, food will not rot, and bodies will not die. There will come a day when life is restored for what it should have been- before the curse. Perfect, glorious, abundant life (2Cor. 5:4) face to face with our God in a world in which there is no more decay and corruption, but only blessings, peace, and joy.
I heard a loud voice from the throne say, "See, the tabernacle of God is among humans! He will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them, and he will be their God.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be death anymore. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared." The one sitting on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new!" He said, "Write this: 'These words are trustworthy and true.'" Rev. 21:3-5 ISV
Ah, I can’t wait for that time!
