Is There a God?/WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE?

HOPE

Immediately after mankind rebelled, God promised that he would in time fulfill his original purpose for the earth.  Because he is almighty, nothing can prevent him from doing so.  (Isaiah 55:11) Soon, God will undo all the consequences of the rebellion against him, and the earth and mankind will be brought in line with his original purpose.

What can this mean for you? Consider just two of the many promises God has made for our future, as found in the Bible. 

* PEACE EARTH WIDE AND WICKEDNESS REMOVED.  "Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more, you will look at where they were, and they will not be there.  But the meek will possess the earth, and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace." -Psalm 37:10, 11. 

* SICKNESS AND DEATH ELIMINATED.  "No resident will say: 'I am sick." " (Isaiah 33:4) "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces." -Isaiah 25:8. 

Why can we trust the promises of God found in the Bible? Because numerous prophecies recorded there have already been verifiably  fulfilled.  Yet, the hope of future relief from suffering doe snot remove the difficulties of life now. What additional help does God provide? 

Next time: Is There a God?/WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? - HELP WITH PROBLEMS AND DECISIONS

From the AWAKE! magazine, 2015