Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father… For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
1 corinthians 15:24-25
Paul shows us that although a faith for “this life only” sounds relevant, it cannot deliver.
Every generation wants to make the world a better place, and we can thank God for progress in medicine, science, technology, education, justice, and human rights. But there is also a profound sense in which the world never changes. Every human innovation brings new challenges. The evils of greed, violence, hatred, and corruption remain as deeply rooted as ever.
We can thank God for every way in which these evils are held in check, but at no point have they ever been removed. No generation has been able to overcome them. So how will we ever get to a place where righteousness and peace will flourish?
Paul has the answer: “Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet” (15:24-25).
The focus is not on us and what we will do, but on Jesus and what He will do. Jesus will destroy every rule and authority and power. Jesus will deliver the kingdom to God the Father. Jesus will reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.
Every generation has longed for a world of perfect justice, peace, and love. And no generation has been able to bring it about. But one Person can, and He will. Hope has a name, and His name is Jesus.
Do you believe people have the potential to overcome the evils in this world, or can you see that our only hope is in Jesus’ final victory?
