The truth of this suddenly became a reality when Columbus returned to tell his story. Jesus Christ is the great discoverer to us of the eternal world of God. He came down from heaven and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Christ made known to us the things unseen and eternal. How perilous is the hold and attraction of the temporary world around us.
Secularism pleads that our lives be given entirely to earthly interests.
The Holy Spirit lifts our minds to eternal realities. He leads us deeper and deeper into a life with Christ, into a life of compassion for men everywhere. As sons and daughters of God we are to advance in righteousness and holiness. Our progress toward heaven may be slow sometimes, but it must be real and true. We must increasingly hate sin, become more diligent in the discharge of our Christian responsibilities to those around its.