Dec 1985 - Editorial

As the sands of time run out for 1985 we are again forcibly reminded of the rapid passage of time and of the brevity of our life here on earth. The vision of the Christian is not, however, bounded by earthly horizons.

Brief life is here our portion,

Brief sorrow, short-lived care;

The life that knows no ending,

The tearless life is there.

If we go in for the things of God, we shall find that there are compensations in this life as well as abiding future rewards. "Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come" (1 Tim. 4:8).

Joshua is an example of a man who dedicated his life to the service of God, and God used him to further His purposes for Israel. The final exhortations of that man of God, as his life drew to a serene close, are recounted for us in the final article of the series from the book of Joshua, and merit earnest study.

The concluding article in the series drawn from the Lord's own ministry deals with the twin truths of resurrection and accountability and reminds us of that solemn day of reckoning that lies in the future for each one of us. Our lives should be lived in the light of that day.

Focus reviews current world problems commenting on how complex these are becoming and then helps us to put everything into proper perspective by drawing words of encouragement and assurance from Psalm 33.

unknown | Dec 1985
Editorial