When we look around this week, what do we see in our culture?
Do we hear notices of wars and rumors of wars? Do we hear constantly about how the massacre of teachers and students in Texas could have been prevented? Do we see the prices on everything literally from soup to nuts to gasoline rising daily? Do we acknowledge that now that summer is here, all ahead will be roses and candy?
2nd Corinthians 4:19 says: “We fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
I guess this is so we can pass the things of this life on and try not to notice the sources of stress and strife, because better things are ahead for the believer in heaven. Right? How’s that working for you?
Isn’t that why slaves sang their spiritual songs as they labored, always looking to cross over Jorday? They were escaping the reality of their horrid circumstances by focusing on what came next as a reward by embracing the Savior’s promises.
We need to learn that lesson today.
That does not discount our efforts to make this life a better one for all. We are to live in 
hope, and joy, and look to the future with anticipation of greater things to come. That is why Mr. Rogers’ mother told him to look for the helpers in any disaster, for the signs of hope are always present. That is why counselors are in Texas, caregivers are in Ukraine, financial wizards are trying to prevent a recession, and people are growing their own produce to share with others.
So, let us look at the impending doom and discount it a bit, but always remember our God is sovereign and is our provider. We can know a little bit of heaven while still in this mortal life. Yes, it is possible.
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