Good Things Last

The greatest thing since the wonderful birth of Christ, foretold hundreds of years in advance, the greatest thing in the universe for humanity, was Jesus’ resurrection, now about two thousand years ago. The good things of God, made known in His son, have lasted and continue to last for eternity.

Isaiah began prophesying about seven hundred forty years before the birth of Jesus: There will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. . . The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. . . for unto us a child is born, to us a son is given. . . and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ( Isaiah 9:1,2,6)

Isaiah himself was a light to the people of Israel and his words provided light and hope for centuries before the appearance of Jesus on earth.When Jesus grew up n Israel, heministered for only about three years, but he made a deep impression upon both the disciples and the many other individuals who saw him, and were even healed by him. In the minds of many, Jesus was the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophesy. But God had something more in mind. He would make the “good thing” that was Jesus, last for untold millennia. Jesus would send God’s Holy Spirit: “Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you. . . When he, the Spirit of Truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears . . . It is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you.” John 16:7, 12,14)

Good things last because of the faithfulness of God. His commitment to restoring His people to His side was in place when Eve rose her hand to pick a piece of fruit. He has never abandoned His creation, but has opened heaven itself to provide a Savior and a companion Spirit for us to achieve His goal of union with us. God allowed Himself to suffer the desolation of the loss of His son on the cross in order to share our humanity. Jesus’ resurrection was the restoration that offers hope to all of us.

Good things last, and come to fruition, and lead to better and better things because good things are God’s things, and they do not ever end.

Love in Him,

Prue