Years ago a soda pop company was giving away prizes found on the bottle caps. Jorge and I were thrilled to learn that we had won a remote control caddy. We followed all the instructions and waited eagerly for our prize. Jorge had visions of playing golf with an automated club carrier, and I was all excited just to have won something. A couple of weeks later the box arrived, and we knew right away there was a mistake. How can you fit a caddy big enough to hold a bag of clubs into a box that was 10” X 10”?
Because the remote control caddy they sent was a black plastic organizer to keep the TV remote nearby. Talk about a “DUH” moment. Nevertheless, we were sad.
Experiencing disappointment is a fact of life. Not one of us will go through life 100% satisfied 100% of the time. But in this current day and age of so much bad news, I have great news: The day is coming when we will never be disappointed again!
I can barely imagine what that would be like. No more headaches, hassles, or stress! No more sadness, frustration, or fear! No more bitter pills to swallow, worry, or tension! Everyone getting along perfectly, and everyone and everything at peace having fun with Jesus…
Romans 10:11 "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED." (New American Standard Bible)
This verse actually appears in all caps in the NASB version of the Bible, and it’s because God wants to get our attention. He wants us to embrace this beautiful promise when we’ve had a rough day. He wants us to thank Him that heaven’s joy awaits. He wants us to be completely and totally uplifted by the assurance that one day soon it will get better and that it will last for ever.
Next time we experience disappointment, let us take a moment to remind ourselves that disappointment – no matter how harsh – is only temporary.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thank You for this verse. Life is beautiful, but it has its difficult seasons. We needed to be reminded that one day only the good shall remain! In Jesus’ name, AMEN~
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