The triumph of Jesus will not be the rise of religion. His salvation is not confining that way, even as private bliss. Nor will he set us in clouds to play harps and sing in massed choirs forever. The victory of Jesus will be the awakening and purifying and restoring and gladdening of all things human. His kingdom will be the only final answer to poverty, hunger, injustice, illiteracy, and all the other sorrows we have created. His grace will add sparkle to world cup soccer, classical guitar, business ventures, Monopoly with the kids, everything human, to the greater glory of God.
Raymund Ortlund
From the book “Isaiah: God Saves Sinners (Preaching the Word)”