Perhaps you've heard people muse over how much better things were years ago than today. In fact, most of us nostalgically, reflect back on what we perceive as the "good ol' days" from time to time.
Wikipedia defines the "good old days" as: a cliché in popular culture. It refers to an era considered by the speaker to be better than the current era. It is a form of nostalgic romanticisation.
Depending on the individual, it might be fun, maybe even whimsical to long for days past; or it might be depressing to remininsce about difficult, unpleasant times. Whichever way you look at it, the reality is, we can't go back. We are entrenched here in the present.
Yet, by living in the present we can look forward to the future. As the old adage goes, the past is past. There really isn't a whole lot that we can do to change the past. On the other hand, the future gives us a chance to make things better than they are now.
According to the law in the Old Testament the remission of sin was possible only through the repeated shedding of animal blood (Hebrews 9:22). Even so, no matter how many animals were sacrificed their blood would never be enough to make us acceptable to God (Hebrews 10:1, 4).
This, of course, all all changed with the new covenant; Jesus Christ. He took on the sins of the world and died unselfishly to present us as acceptable to Our Heavenly Father (Hebrews 10:16-18). The Mosaic law was no longer in effect. The ultimate sacrifice, the only truly acceptable sacrifice to God, was made on our behalf by Jesus.
The chasm between us and God has been bridged. The past is gone forever because of the propitiation of Christ. But, what can we do today to ensure our future home with God in heaven (John 14:2)? For once we pass from this world there is nothing more that we can do (Psalm 115:17; Isaiah 38:18; Psalm 6:5).
The laws are no longer chiseled into stone tablets but have have been placed in our hearts, and written in our minds (Hebrews 10:16). And, to secure a place in Our Father's heavenly home, all we are asked is to sincerely believe (John 11:25; John 12:44; John 14:1 ). Indeed, a glorious future with Him awaits all believers.
Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-8; Hebrews 8:13; Hebrews 9:15; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Mark 14:24
Prayer: Holy Father, I here and now repent for my sins, and believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I believe that Christ died for me, as my substitute, and rose from the dead according to the Scriptures. Thank you God, for sending Your Son, and paying my debt in full. Amen
May God bless you!
Mackenzie
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