Bright Hope

In Genesis, we see that, because of man's sin in the garden, pain and sorrow will be multiplied in the earth all the days of our lives. Many preach today that the atonement—Christ's sacrifice on the cross—now means no more sorrow, sickness or poverty, but that is not the case. We don't need a Savior to make us wealthy or to keep us healthy. We need a Savior because we are totally depraved sinners headed to hell. Don't confuse the covenant promises of God with His mercy and favor. In His love and grace toward us He does provide, heal and bring us joy; but we are not promised that there will never be pain, sorrow or difficulties in our lives.