| You asked, "When will the world be at peace?" This is a
question in the hearts and mind of people all over the world. We
long for a day when people can live without conflict.
Unfortunately, the human nature has a selfish bent - this is the sin
nature that is present in all humans since Adam and Eve sinned
against God (Genesis 3). Because of this sin nature, conflict is a
fact of life among people.
The Bible predicts a time called the Millennial Kingdom where the
LORD Jesus will rule the Earth for 1,000 years. It will be a time of
unprecedented peace because He will rule with perfect righteousness
and justice:
Of the increase of his government
and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne
and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice
and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the
LORD Almighty will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:7, NIV)
Don't we all long for government leaders like this today? There
will still be conflict because people will still have the sin nature
- it will not be allowed to become widespread because justice will
be served swiftly. Read more about life in the millennial kingdom in
Isaiah 65:17-25.
However, at the end of the 1,000 years there will be people who
rise up and oppose Jesus. They will be conquered along with the
devil and all of his demon followers. At that time, the LORD Jesus
will make our permanent home in Heaven with Him. Not until Heaven
will the sin nature be totally removed - and we will experience
perfect peace forever (Revelation 21-22).
May God bless you with His wisdom and the courage to follow
Jesus!
Rev. Randy Lariscy :-)
Director - WordTruth Ministries
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