World peace and prosperity - anybody opposed to that idea? Of course not; how could anyone reject something so great and beneficial? Yet in spite of the appeal of this great goal, the actions of human history indicate a propensity to do otherwise. Peace and prosperity are personally appealing, but gaining them through aggression seems to be the tactic of choice historically. It's a strategy destined for dismal failure. Another, more radical approach, is imperative.
What if there was an absolutely certain pathway to world peace, as well as true ecological and economic health? What if there was a sure-fire plan for true healthcare reform? Who wouldn't be on board with that? Well, the fact is that these are the facts, and it's surprising that more people aren't enthusiastically embracing this revolutionary plan.
"The wilderness and the desert will be glad, And the desert will rejoice and blossom ... the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer, And the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. For waters will break forth in the wilderness And streams in the desert. The scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water" (Isaiah 35:1,5-7)
This future earthly paradise can be realized through only one means: the direct intervention and leadership of God's Son in human government. Another will precede Him as a type of "Christ", and will only compound the current world's woes. The plan can only work with the right man at the helm, and the proof is found in what He already did to typify this future work (Matthew 11.3-6).
THE reform of all reforms is on its way. No other plan is worth investing wholehearted time and energy in than this one. In fact, if we don't give it our all we don't get it at all (Matthew 16.24-25). The revolution of the ages demands our absolute loyalty.
The cause of the revolution is not easy. Weary servants of the king and the kingdom will find these words reassuring: "Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' " (Isaiah 35.3-4)
Stand strong, faithful servant. You are part of the greatest reform and revolution the world will ever see. No cause is more worthy; no struggle more noble. We can anticipate warm welcome and rich reward if we overcome. The night is nearly gone, and the fullness of the kingdom is just around the corner!
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
What if there was an absolutely certain pathway to world peace, as well as true ecological and economic health? What if there was a sure-fire plan for true healthcare reform? Who wouldn't be on board with that? Well, the fact is that these are the facts, and it's surprising that more people aren't enthusiastically embracing this revolutionary plan.
"The wilderness and the desert will be glad, And the desert will rejoice and blossom ... the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. Then the lame will leap like a deer, And the tongue of the mute will shout for joy. For waters will break forth in the wilderness And streams in the desert. The scorched land will become a pool And the thirsty ground springs of water" (Isaiah 35:1,5-7)
This future earthly paradise can be realized through only one means: the direct intervention and leadership of God's Son in human government. Another will precede Him as a type of "Christ", and will only compound the current world's woes. The plan can only work with the right man at the helm, and the proof is found in what He already did to typify this future work (Matthew 11.3-6).
THE reform of all reforms is on its way. No other plan is worth investing wholehearted time and energy in than this one. In fact, if we don't give it our all we don't get it at all (Matthew 16.24-25). The revolution of the ages demands our absolute loyalty.
The cause of the revolution is not easy. Weary servants of the king and the kingdom will find these words reassuring: "Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, 'Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.' " (Isaiah 35.3-4)
Stand strong, faithful servant. You are part of the greatest reform and revolution the world will ever see. No cause is more worthy; no struggle more noble. We can anticipate warm welcome and rich reward if we overcome. The night is nearly gone, and the fullness of the kingdom is just around the corner!
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2012
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