Beloved,

When we look at the news, we see more death than ever before. We must also see God who is at work to bring salvation to the world. The answer to human tragedy is God. We were never meant to reside in this the fallen world permanently. This world is evolving...recent events declare the stage of darkness before the final stage of love and peace. The church of Jesus Christ must encourage the world to focus on God's eternal truths.

Do not give in to discouragement. God has a plan. Just as a mother goes into labor to give birth, the nations must experience labor pains before the birth of the kingdom of God. Satan intends to prove human life is worthless. The Bible declares just the opposite. Life is so valuable, so excellent and so desirable that salvation itself extends and magnifies life.

Lift up your heads and keep on living.