In 1963 Bob Dylan wrote "The Times They Are
a-Changin'" during a time when the civil rights movement was underway and
demonstrations against the war in Vietnam were gearing up.
It would become the anthem of his generation.
Dylan wrote the ballad as a deliberate attempt to create an
anthem of hope during the changes of the times.
Now, more than 60 years later, it throbs with new meaning.
Today our world is flooded with uncertainty, injustice,
conflict, indifference, pain, judgment, and condemnation of anyone who thinks
differently.
A word of hope and redemption is greatly needed.
This is nothing new, that’s why the prophets wrote about a
“Day of the Lord” when the Lord decisively intervenes to redeem God’s people.
On the “Day of the Lord” the Son of Man will arrive and complete
God’s purposes.
Jesus talks about signs in the heavens, warnings from the
sea, and the powers of heaven being shaken.
This is when redemption is near.
Jesus’ return changes everything.
A definite future hope inspires faith here and now as we
realize our faith is not in vain,
When Jesus returns there will be salvation, justice,
redemption, and healing.
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