Recent news of the killer tornadoes that have swept through the South has been very sobering. Images and videos made available online simply underscore the reality that there are a lot of people suffering in ways that they never could have previously imagined.
It seems like every week we hear some sort of bad news – death, cancer, injuries, natural disasters, etc. Hearing such things is disturbing, and rightfully so, especially when we see people suffering. As fellow human beings, it ought to stir within us the desire to pray for them and to help them. Showing love and compassion to people who are hurting is what Jesus wants us to do.
However, as Christians, we need to keep our perspective.
I think sometimes we get so distraught about the trials of this life
that we unwittingly give the impression to those watching us
that this physical life is what we are all about.
Is it?
Is that the impression we really want to leave with people?
Whether we are dealing with crises in our own lives or in the lives others, we need to stay focused on the bigger picture – life after death. The biggest tragedy is not the loss of all earthly possessions, or the loss of physical health, or even the loss of our physical life, but the loss of a soul.
Despite all of the bad news that comes our way, there is GOOD NEWS!
The GOSPEL, when accepted on God’s terms,,
gives hope with a heavenly view –
a confident expectation of life eternal,
free from the sufferings and heartache experienced in this earthly life.
The death of Christ is what makes this possible.
That is GOOD NEWS!
When we are in the midst of ministering to the physical needs of those who are hurting, let’s not forget the bigger picture. Let’s help people realize that this physical life is not what it’s all about. There is hope for something far better, if we are willing to prepare for it.
Everyone needs some GOOD NEWS!
Thank you!
Thanks for these wonderful thoughts! A great reminder for me.
Marli
I loved this. 🙂 I have been thinking about this very subject lately… great minds… 😉 Thanks, Mom. I love you!
It is the Very Best News, the Good News! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Very well said, thanks for the post.
Great post and reminder of where our focus needs to be at all times!