This week many Americans, along with many others outside of the United States, watched President Obama as he gave the state of the union address. Pundits around the world analyzed the speech and gave their take on what to expect in the coming year.

Here in our country, the Bank of Canada just lowered the interest rate. This was done to help stimulate the economy. It seems there is concern everywhere about what the next year may bring. There is no longer an expectation that the future is rosy.

Those of us who are serious Bible students are aware that there is a time ahead when conditions will be better: when wars will cease; when there will be no financial reversals; when crime will disappear. If you would like to know more, check out the booklet: Christ’s Reign on Earth: What It Will Be Like. It will explain what it will be like when human governments are replaced by the reign of Jesus Christ. Imagine what a state of the world address will be like then!

Anthony Wasilkoff