"Get Ready"

"Return, O LORD, how long? And let it repent thee concerning thy servants." (Psalms 90:13)
I can remember the day when people had a little more hope than they do today. I'm not talking about the church, I'm talking about the world in general; but that also includes the church, sadly. Between the uncertain living conditions and health issues, to the condition of the world and climate scares, there are just way too many people that don't seem to have hope in something better and brighter. Be that as it may, there really is hope to be found in Jesus! Regardless of your current situation, or the circumstance you might be currently facing or going through, our hope is found in Christ, not this world. You see, that's where the devil loves to trick people up, by giving then the illusion and the sense of comfort in a hope for a better tomorrow here, on this planet, and based upon what the world can give to them. That was one on the great mistakes the children of Israel kept making, not just in the wilderness, but throughout the entire Bible; looking for the world to be the proof and the standard of God's blessing and strength upon His people. Maybe it was something that He said which gave them that idea, but I seriously doubt it; I think it was more about what they think that they heard, and the fact that they were just sinful people, like everyone else. If I am not mistaken, God tried over and over to tell them that He was their blessing and strength, and how they were not to put their trust in anything else. Isn't strange how things just seem to repeat themselves, over and over? That might be what Solomon meant when he said, "There is nothing new under the sun." Sure, we might have new gadgets and technology, but we are the same broken people, just with more things to break! There is one thing that can never be broken, and that is God promise! Just believe in His word and the promise of His coming, and everything will be perfectly fine; on that you can rest, and in His rest there is always hope...
"That is why the LORD says, "Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don't tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead." Return to the LORD your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish." (Joel 2:12-13) NLT