Reasons for Gratitude and Hope

In the "Generation to Generation" column of the February 09 edition of Tabletalk magazine, Dr. John de Witt under the title "Judgment and Mercy" reminds us of four reasons for gratitude and hope even as we recognize the signs of decline in our society.

• The availability of Christian books and periodicals
• Earnest and faithful preachers of the gospel
• Strong, sturdy congregations in which the lamp of the gospel is burning brightly
• That the universe, the world, and the church are in the hands of a sovereign God whose purposes are indefectible

Yes, if we will have eyes to see, we will find even in this fallen and decaying world much for which to give thanks and praise to our Lord and God.