Many people are quite unaware and unfamiliar with the fact that Halloween is on the eve of All Saint's Day. In the Christian tradition, rather than the neo-pagan and secular one of today, All Saints' Day is the day to celebrate the triumph of all saints, dead, living and yet to be, over the forces of darkness. The victory is over Satan, sin and selfishness. For Christians there is a fabulous hope of future glory in a New Heaven and a New Earth where righteousness dwells, where Christ Jesus rules and reigns supreme and without any opposition.
Being happy and blessed are clearly linked in the Bible. Blessing brings happiness and authentic joy. Some would argue that there is no true happiness without holiness, sanctification, in Christ Jesus. Some think that they are happy, but in reality they have a false sense of eternal security if they are not in Christ. He is the only eternal hope for humanity. One day that shall be made clear, though some have already discerned it. Some have glimpsed beyond this present age. Some have seen unutterable things. Some have experience ineffably joy, realized abundant life having eternal quality. He will usher in the final Kingdom, when all things will be under His authority. Every tongue will confess that He is LORD.
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