In the novel, Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., an important book comes to light. It is titled “What Can a Thoughtful Man Hope for Mankind on Earth, Given the Experience of the Past Million Years?” The chief character is anxious to read it. But when he does, he finds that it doesn’t take long. The whole book consists of one word: “Nothing.”
Many people are concerned with our future these days and are beginning to think there is nothing they can do about it. In our country, after a deeply divisive election, we are seeing many who feel they have lost hope. Many Christians are wondering what will become of the Church in the coming days and years.
Well, let me share something with you that may come as a surprise. We lose! In this world we lose. We don’t win on an earthly level. Our race isn’t over when death comes knocking on our door. Jesus said in John 16:33, “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
This world and all we recognize here is doomed for destruction. Not by carbon emissions, not by plastic bags and cutlery, not by a pandemic and not by nuclear war. God almighty created this world and He will destroy it. Afterward, He will usher in a new heavens and a new earth wherein the righteous will live for eternity in the presence of Christ our Savior and God our Father.
We who are in Christ know that there are only two possibilities after life on earth ends: heaven or hell. God created them both. Those who have faith in Christ have the hope of heaven; those who are lost have no hope and are doomed to experience the eternal hopelessness of hell. It may be that one of the greatest torments in hell will be the realization that the pain will never cease.
For those who have placed their trust in Christ Jesus, He is the foundation of hope and since He is unshakable our hope is secure. Be cause we know what is coming we are commissioned as ambassadors to present the message of hope: the Gospel of Christ. If you don’t know that hope, look to Christ today. Call out in faith to receive forgiveness of sin and the promise of eternal life with Christ. If you’d like to know more, contact us – – – that’s why we’re here….That You May Know (1 John 5:13)
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