As the world grows gloomier and more depressing - housing markets, etc. etc. - i take joy and elation that God will soon bring fairness to the entire planet through Jesus Christ's second coming. That many can prepare the way for him -much like the little children did during his first entry into jerusalem. They spread whatever they had in his path for him to walk on. Tree branches, whatever. He was riding a donkey and nothing special (no limo for him) the first time. The second time He is coming in Glory and every eye will see Him. Mighty and powerful. His true and apparent place in the Kingdom as King. He does not make pretense and accepts whatever situation HIGH OR LOW - that anyone lives within. He does not exact tribute that one is not able to give - and His only requirement is a sacrifice of the heart. To give one's heart and being to a peaceful world and existence for everyone on the planet.
It is said, in Handel's messiah - that every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain made a plain. that, to me - indicates a huge turn in the way the world operates. The poor will be given much and the rich will have to turn again and realize their place and value is with Jesus Christ. That is of course, my personal reason for being excited when things look very gloomy.