We often live our lives as though we have all the time in the world. Yet we know that our time here is finite. I shared some thoughts yesterday on the phrase, “It’s Not the End of the World.” We say that to remind us to keep things in their proper perspective. And we know that the end of the world will indeed come. God told us that in His Word.

Christians have the certainty of a place prepared for them in heaven when that day comes.  The provisions have been readied. Our Lord promised it would all be in order.

John 14:2-3 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

And just a few verses later He tells us what it takes to get in:

John 14:6  I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

All that being said, can we really say that the end of the world is a bad thing? Not for those who have faith in Jesus! All that awaits the faithful is good. That is a comforting thought and should set your mind at ease.

Jesus tells you to Watch. The End is coming, whether it be your death or the end of time when He returns to announce His judgment on all men. But what about the time between now and the end of the world? Peter addressed that in his second letter.

2 Peter 3:10-13 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

It’s not the end of the world…Yet! As God graciously gives us more time here on earth, we have more opportunities to live more like Him, holy lives. We have more time to forgive those who have hurt us, to try to correct the wrongs we have done, to love as we have been loved. We put things in proper perspective by saying it is not the end of the world. And as those who know that Jesus has reconciled us to the Father, we can say  “It’s not the end of the world…Yet!” Because it is something we should look forward to … in faith. Come Lord Jesus, Come.