Looking back on 2005 and ahead to 2006, there are many things on which one could comment. Clearly, God has helped us and brought us through the past year. As to the year ahead, we do not know what the future holds (and I would say that we probably do not really want to know either). But we know that God is sovereign and we trust his goodness.Every year, I wonder to myself: will this be the year that Christ returns to snatch away his Bride? Will the individuals who make up his Body not see 2007? I have many goals for 2006 and many things I would like to accomplish. However, I would gladly give up any of those to be rid at last of the presence of sin. To enjoy unhindered fellowship with God free from that sin nature that has harrassed me for my whole life--- what joy!
I groan along with all of the created order for that final redemption from sin, that hope of ultimate salvation (Rom 8:17-25; 2 Cor 5:1-9). I look forward to being in the very presence of Jesus Christ. To see the "day of redemption" which the indwelling Holy Spirit guarantees me (Eph 4:30)--- I can hardly wait!
So, as we bid farewell to 2005 and welcome a new year, I say, Maranatha! "Our Lord, come!" (1 Cor 16:22). "He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Rev 22:20).
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