The End Will Come

Good Morning,

1 Corinthians 15:24 (NIV)
Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.

Would only that "the end" which we read about in this Scripture verse would come soon. Even today? Tomorrow? Well, soon anyway. Very, very soon.

But, of course, there must also be the time, before "the end" when Jesus takes the time to destroy "all dominion, authority and power." These words make me wonder a bit. Will we, those who have accepted Jesus into our lives as Lord and Savior, will we be able to see Him as He goes about the destruction we read about today? Will we, as we watch, rejoice in seeing the evil doers and the greedy powers being demolished by Jesus? Now, of course, these are my human thoughts about the days that are to come and I hope not sinful ones. Yes, I suppose there is a bit of, well, I guess vengeance would be a word close to what I think I might feel.

Then, after Jesus does as He will, we get to live in a world that has NONE of what we see in the world today. Imagine such a world if you can. A world that doesn't have greed and the lust for money seemingly ruling day by day. A world that has no war and senseless killing of innocents. A world where there are no leaders who wish to dominate their own citizens and even other countries. A world where there is no hate, no racism, no prejudicial thought. A world where there is no hunger; where no one goes without adequate shelter and clothing. A world where children are not afraid; where adults are not afraid.

Now, imagine in the place of all the evil we now see around us each day, that we have a world filled with love, compassion, and understanding. A world where God rules and all are overjoyed to worship Him and praise the very moments, hours, and days that we are allowed to spend in His presence. A world where smiles take the place of tears. A world where children run free in the land in play and gladness. A world where there is no worry and no pain. A world where all are accepted and loved by all others. A world where sleep comes easily because of the peace we all will feel and understand.

Yes, imagine such a world if you will, if you can. It's difficult to get our minds around, isn't it? After living through all we have lived through and knowing all that has transpired in all of the millennia past. But, thanks be to God, there WILL come such a world! Whether we are still here in our human bodies or if we are in heaven watching, we will get to see and experience such a marvelous world.

Oh, that "the end" would come soon!

Love, peace, and blessings,

David