Dr. Spencer Barclay- Something to Think About
There is more to
existence than what we can see. Many people will not believe unless they
experience with their 5 senses. There are many realities that exist today
because people thought outside the box. Examples such as cell phones and
communicating with people over the internet and television and life
saving medical technology and developments. These types of beneficial
innovations could have hardly have been imagined two hundred years ago.
In Revelation chapter
19 John saw the throne room of God. In Revelation Chapter 21 we read of
walls of Jasper and a city of pure Gold and in Revelation Chapter 22
we read of a river clear as Crystal. To the secular and unbelieving world this
would seem like Science Fiction. Yet John fully believed.
But as it is
written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the
things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
This verse noted above
talks about Heaven, but also holds true about Hell, for those who refuse
Christ.
The book of Revelation
clearly tells us there is a Heaven and a Hell. If we think outside the
box, beyond this earthly world, we will understand and appreciate John's
warning. Therefore with our belief in salvation through Christ's death on
the cross and commitment to live for Christ and a life of Godly
actions. We can steer clear from Hell and be assured that Heaven is our eternal
home.
Natalie Mac Donald-
Speaker of the Night
Many fairy tales have
a hidden message and meaning an example would be stories such as Little Red Riding
Hood.
Stories written during
the time of the Black Plague were used to teach children and adults about
cleanliness. Fairy tales teach us about compassion and how not to be gullible.
Many reoccurring themes that often appear in fairy tales are such as a
damsel in distress always gets the prince. There are stories such as Peter Pan
who wanted to stay young forever, yet we know that growing up is not so bad and
is actually a good thing.
Many people who have
not experienced salvation through Christ, may think of Christianity as a fairy
tale and not appreciate it's true eternal message. Jesus spoke in parables
teaching a truth in a story. This was a clear way for the common people to
comprehend and understand what he was saying.
John 14:15-31 The Holy
Spirit came not as a physical being, but as a spiritual being. This holds true
today when the Holy Spirit is involved in your life you will be a better
Christian witness. Examples of this is being a better employee in the work
place and being a better friend to others.
In our daily lives we
will experience real villains who hurt us and real heroes who help us. As
Christians we will go through hard times, we will have to pray and fight for
our marriages and children's salvation. However the Holy Spirit is always with
us and Jesus promised to never leave or forsake us.
Revelation 17:14 As Christians we know how the story
ends, Jesus Christ the Lamb wins. He wins in splendid triumph for all eternity.
On this earth when we
will go through hard times, we can rest assured that for the committed
Christian there is a happy ending-Eternity in Heaven.
