Have you ever come across someone who looked at life through rose-colored glasses? This person is an eternal optimist, and nothing negative appears to them as it really is.  I like being around such people and I have a friend who lives up north who is extremely optimistic no matter the situation. In a world where there is so much “bad news,” it is encouraging to find someone who simply sees things differently.  However, is it possible that always looking at life through lenses of optimism a reality?  Ignoring reality hinders us from actively pursuing solutions to our situation.

The nation of Israel was steeped in sin but because the temple was still standing in Jerusalem they believed all was well with God.  However, God through His prophet told them they were foolish thinking that way and He sent them off to live in a foreign land.  Today, many are like Israel, honestly believing that all is well with God, when all is not well.  We need to open up our Bibles and take a serious look at how we measure up to what God has written, and be honest with ourselves. Come worship with us Sunday, and please remember: EVERYONE is welcome here.

–Norm Russell, North Bend Oregon USA Church of Christ – nbcoc@hotmail.com –  http://www.churchofchristnb.com –