Good and Bad.

Romans 8:18-21
18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

How often do we go day to day wanting the good stuff to come about? On Monday night, I was pleased to win the Young Floridian scholarship for the Journalism/Communications category for St. Lucie county. I had six other competitors. I won after so much hard work. It didn't come easy.

Unfortunately, the good times aren't always going to roll. Another example of a high moment was on Friday night. I had senior prom. Of course that's something that was a lot of fun. I can't become too complacent thinking that everything that happens is going to be positive though. In between those two events, I attended my great aunt's funeral. When I received my scholarship, it made it that much more meaningful because it was more in the positive light (even though eternal life must be great. Ironically, heaven will be discussed in a moment). It was just a reminder, oh yeah, God does give me many blessings.

It is true that when you struggle through something and then circumstances turn around, you feel uplifted. Today, Paul wants to let you know that life won't always deal you a fair game, however. Life won't always be easy; we may become frustrated. But think of this: the worst thing that we could possible endure on earth is not even close to the absolute best thing that God has planned for us in heaven.

What is heaven going to be like? We know it's going to be the opposite of bad. Think of when you've been in sick or in pain, rejected or betrayed, lost or broken. What you experienced in this life will be the complete opposite up in Heaven.

Don't just wait for heaven. Remember, life is going to be a journey first. Turn to God for hope, comfort, and strength from day to day.