People today say, “Let there be peace in my lifetime!” But what about the next generation?
People, haven’t you heard? Don’t you understand? Are you so deaf to the words of God-that you don’t know that the Sovereign Lord is coming in power, and that He will have His righteous rule, just like He said? People, have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth, and He has never grown weak. He has never become weary of listening to our humble prayers. People, have you become so ignorant, to think that the Lord does not see what is taking place today! People, remember what He said, in that the grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever!
People, does it mean God no longer loves you if you have troubles, and are persecuted, hungry, destitute, or threatened with death? Those people who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint, and with God’s help they will do mighty things in His Name.
People who trust in The Lord are convinced that nothing can ever separate them from God’s love. Not death, demons, fears of today and not even the worries of tomorrow. No, not even the powers of hell can separate them from God’s love. Yet, we suffer in this flesh, but it is nothing compared to the glory He will reveal to us later. For we long to be released from sin and suffering. But, we must wait for the day when God gives us full rights as His adopted children, including the new bodies He has promised us.
Oh, what a miserable person I am to think, “Let there be peace and security during my lifetime.” Who will free me from thinking like this, for my life is still dominated by sin? What will happen to the next generation following behind me? The answer is Jesus Christ, in surrendering to His Spirit and allowing Him to control my mind and way of life; for this will lead me to the peace I need. When I am controlled by the Spirit, I am confirming that I am one of God’s children. Therefore, I can know that God causes everything to work for the good of those who love Him. What can I say about such wonderful things as this; nothing can ever separate me from Christ’s love!