Making Progress?

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Making Progress?

Some years before the bottom fell out of civilization we heard much about the inevitability of progress. The dictionary defines progress as a "forward movement" or a movement towards an aim or goal. The modernists, evolutionists, and their kind once assured us that man was as sure to move forward as sparks are to fly upward. We have not heard much of that lately. So, are we making progress?

If the aim of this world is global destruction and extermination of the human race, then it seems to be making progress. If is the aim of this country is to become socialistic, Marxist, communistic, or despotic, then it would seem to be making progress. If it is the aim of the South is to lose it's individual identity and proud heritage, then it seems to be making progress. If is the aim of the church to become a social club and entertainment center, then it appears to be making progress.

So perhaps progress is inevitable, but it would seem that it is progress in reverse. Instead of creating a euphoria, we are contriving a madhouse. The good news is that more and more people, especially in this country, are saying, "Enough is enough, and I've had enough." People in this country are getting tired of being pushed around and they're beginning to meet, march, and speak out. The crowd in Washington wants to control the country but the people don't want to be controlled, so they know it will take time. But, they are making progress.

But there is one kind of progress that is sure. The eternal purpose of God moves on. Perhaps there has never been a time so dark, dismal, and desolate, but amid all the wreckage of civilization today God's program is running on schedule. He will arrive where He is going on time and according to plan. In 2 Peter 3:7 we read, "But the heavens and earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men." Then in Revelation 21: 1, God's Word says, "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away." Yes, God has an aim, and He has a place prepared for you and me, and all His saints. (Jn. 14:1-3) And we can be sure, He is making progress.

-Bro. Len Patterson, Th.D.