“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”- Rom. 8:18
Men search for silver, dig for diamonds, seek success, plead for popularity, and pursue pleasures, but none or all of these ever satisfy the longings of their soul. Although they acquire all that the world affords there is something missing. That something is actually Someone– Christ. Absolutely nothing can compare with the salvation provided by the Lord Jesus Christ. Pleasure, possessions, popularity, and power are as nothing compared to the gift of eternal salvation. The greatness of salvation is not only in what we are saved from, but also in what we are saved unto. J. C. Philpot described it well when he wrote:
“For consider what we are saved from, as well as what we are saved unto. From a burning hell to a blissful heaven; from endless wrath to eternal glory; from the dreadful company of devils and damned spirits, mutually tormenting and tormented, to the blessed companionship of the glorified saints, all perfectly conformed in body and soul to the image of Christ, with thousands and tens of thousands of holy angels, and, above all, to seeing the glorious Son of God as he is, in all the perfection of his beauty, and all the ravishments of his presence and love.To be done forever with all the sorrows, troubles, and afflictions of this life; all the pains and aches of the present clay tabernacle; all the darkness, bondage, and misery of the body of sin and death; to be perfectly holy in body and soul, being in both without spot, or blemish, or any such thing, and ever to enjoy uninterrupted union and communion with the Father, Son, and blessed Spirit—O what a heaven lies before the believing saints of God as the end of their faith in the salvation of their souls!”
As I’ve said hundreds of times, for the Christian the best is always yet to come ! Our future always looks bright if we look far enough ahead. In that glorious day when we stand in the presence of our Savior we shall find no cause for complaint about the past, no discomfort in the moment, and no fear of the future. We shall be at peace in the vast sea of eternity where all is perfect forever, rejoicing in our Redeemer.– HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
