Friday, January 9, 2009

The Stage is set for Victory

At our last "Mission's Flock" Frank gave us an overview of the progression of the kingdom of God through history. As he came to the 21st century he stated that the "stage is set for victory" but we face many challenges such as global terrorism, moral breakdown, the rise of tyrannical governments, a crisis of truth, and what does it mean to be human. I agree with his assessment. But, in view of these tremendous challenges you may ask, how can he can say the stage is set for victory?

If you look at the financial crisis in the US and throughout the world. If you look at the aids orphans in Africa. If you look at the powder keg that is threatening to blow up in the middle east. If you look at the magnitude and frequency of natural disasters occurring throughout the world. The list goes on and on. To some, it must certainly look like the world has gone beyond a tipping point, beyond the point of no return! Ahhh, but that is just the point. If you know the Scriptures you would see that God steps in just when things seem to be beyond hope. When the circumstances appear impossible he steps in to show man again and again that he has not abandoned his creation. He reminds man that they are not in control. History is in God's hands. It always has been and always will be. The victory is his. So, it would appear the stage is set. What do you think?

1 comment:

BZ Ward said...

I think you are 100% correct that history is in God's hands! I also know that we just don't see the whole picture, ever - though it is painted so clearly for us in Scripture! I am soo reassured as we battle through to know that there are victories already happening everywhere in the heavenlies - we just don't see them on the evening news!