Will There Ever Be UTOPIA?
I hear this saying all the time. Oh things are going to get better. They just got to. Tell me one thing, what if they don't?
Jesus teaches about the Last Days in Mark Chapter 13:1-38.
It is as follows:
3And as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple [[b]enclosure], Peter and James and John and Andrew asked Him privately,
4Tell us when is this to take place and what will be the sign when these things, all [of them], are about to be accomplished?
5And Jesus began to tell them, Be careful and watchful that no one misleads you [about it].
6Many will come in [[c]appropriating to themselves] the name [of Messiah] which belongs to Me [[d]basing their claims on the use of My name], saying, I am [He]! And they will mislead many.
7And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not get alarmed (troubled and frightened); it is necessary [that these things] take place, but the end is not yet.
8For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines and calamities. This is but the beginning of the [e]intolerable anguish and suffering [only the first of the [f]birth pangs].
9But look to yourselves; for they will turn you over to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake as a testimony to them.
10And the good news (the Gospel) must first be preached to all nations.
11Now when they take you [to court] and put you under arrest, do not be anxious beforehand about what you are to say [g]nor [even ] meditate about it; but say whatever is given you in that hour and at [h]the moment, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12And brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; and children will take a stand against their parents and [have] them put to death.
13And you will be hated and detested by everybody for My name's sake, but he who patiently perseveres and endures to the end will be saved ([i]made a partaker of the salvation by Christ, and delivered [j]from spiritual death).
14But when you see the abomination of desolation mentioned by Daniel the prophet standing where it ought not to be--[and] let the one who reads take notice and consider and understand and heed [this]--then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
15Let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house nor go inside to take anything out of his house;
16And let him who is in the field not turn back again to get his mantle (cloak).
17And alas for those who are pregnant and for those who have nursing babies in those days!
18Pray that it may not occur in winter,
19For at that time there will be such affliction (oppression and tribulation) as has not been from the beginning of the creation which God created until this particular time--and [k]positively never will be [again].
20And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no human being would be saved (rescued); but for the sake of the elect, His chosen ones (those whom He [l]picked out for Himself), He has shortened the days.
21And then if anyone says to you, See, here is the Christ (the Messiah)! or, Look, there He is! do not believe it.
22False Christs (Messiahs) and false prophets will arise and show signs and [work] miracles to deceive and lead astray, if possible, even the elect (those God has chosen out for Himself).
23But look to yourselves and be on your guard; I have told you everything beforehand.
24But in those days, after [the affliction and oppression and distress of] that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
25And the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
26And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great (kingly) power and glory (majesty and splendor).
27And then He will send out the angels and will gather together His elect (those He has [m]picked out for Himself) from the four winds, from the farthest bounds of the earth to the farthest bounds of heaven.
28Now learn a lesson from the fig tree: as soon as its branch becomes tender and it puts forth its leaves, you recognize and know that summer is near.
29So also, when you see these things happening, you may recognize and know that He is near, at [the very] door.
30Surely I say to you, this generation ([n]the whole multitude of people living at that one time) positively will not perish or pass away before all these things take place.
31Heaven and earth will perish and pass away, but My words will not perish or pass away.
32But of that day or that hour not a [single] person knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
33Be on your guard [constantly alert], and watch[o]and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.
34It is like a man [[p]already] going on a journey; when he leaves home, he puts his servants in charge, each with his particular task, and he gives orders to the doorkeeper to be constantly alert and on the watch.
35Therefore watch (give strict attention, be cautious and alert), for you do not know when the Master of the house is coming--in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrowing, or in the morning--
36[Watch, I say] lest He come suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep.
37And what I say to you I say to everybody: Watch (give strict attention, be cautious, active, and alert)!
You can see by this, things WILL NOT GET BETTER!. Why? Because despite the fact that God loves man, man does not love God in kind.
God blessed man with a planet to live on, with a breathable atmosphere, crops to eat, flocks and herds of domesticated cows, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, etc. He has blessed man with health, strength, family, a home to live in, a job, a legitimate means of support, last but no least, a free country where one can worship God without fear of persecution. Yet we still ignore God.
As the bible says, instead of worshiping the God who blessed man with such multitudinous blessings, man worships the “things” God gives him.
Instead of worshiping The God, they worship these other gods ( small “g” ), stone, metal, brass, precious stones, money, prestige, position, power over others, sex, drugs, etc. When man doesn't worship and believe God, ANYTHING can become a god. Even ABOMINATIONS can become gods to a man!
So we as a nation have gone so far off the mark, forgetting God, removing Him from every aspect of our lives until God says enough! God seeks His glory and will GET His glory! You refuse to acknowledge Him, He withdraws His hand of mercy and blessing from you.
Where the nation was prosperous because they loved and worshiped God. Now, because they have ignored Him and legislated Him out of every area of life and replaced Him with corrupt GOVERNEMENT, the country starts a downhill slide.
Is it any wonder we as a nation are in a severe economic mess? What are we doing in the mess but desperately searching for a man who will relieve our misery. Perhaps this candidate, or that candidate will solve the problem. Maybe this bill or that bill will provide more money for jobs. This nation and or that nation will get together and provide world peace. This program or that program will end world hunger and sickness. Somebody needs to end the suffering!
NEWSFLASH! No man on this earth will be able to do that! No matter who we elect to office, he or she will NEVER be able to completely straighten out the mess this country is in! Man without God is much to sinful and corrupt to clean up the mess! He will make it even worse! Despite this we are still looking for a savior and deliverer!
But, none will be given except the one who was already given in AD30! His name is JESUS CHRIST!
Yes, it is our responsibility to carefully research and select the proper candidates for government offices. We are also responsible to see to it that those who are already in office toe the line and stay within the confines of our Constitution.
However, we MUST remember, these are but man, or women, are not perfect and have severe limitations. Our trust should not be in man. Our trust must be IN GOD FOR MAN! Period, dot!
Bye the way, Utopia is NEVER going to be here on earth. It's proper name is HEAVEN. The only way to enter heaven is through “The Straight Gate”, which is Christ Jesus who died on the cross for YOU.
John 3:16 ( King James Version )
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that WHOSOEVER believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
Romans 10:9-10 ( King James Version )
9. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 . For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness: and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
There is room at the cross for YOU. Don't let stubbornness and pride keep you away from God's loving arms.
