1/6/2022
Matthew 24:36 "But concerning that day and the hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only."
I wonder how many times each of us feel misunderstood in a single day. How often does this end in hurt feelings or worse? A lack of understanding, or possibly not being willing to see another point of view, breaks down the individual and society in general. I have heard more and more people proclaim recently that they are unwilling to even listen to another person's ideas or beliefs if they do not align with their own. These people, unfortunately, are not the talking heads of the 24-hour news channels, but people I know personally. Families have become divided over politics and vaccination status. We have become polarized as a nation and as individuals. This is a sad thing indeed. I long for a society that pulls together during national or global crises. People have come together in solidarity for centuries, so why not now?
Well, to a person of faith who reads their Bible, it seems evident. The evil one and his minions are at work and have a pretty stronghold in our world. It has been foretold that this would happen in the end days before Jesus comes. Of course, there have been times before in history where all seemed grim and drawing to an end, but those times did not last. So, is this tumultuous time we are currently living in now harkening the return of our Savior? If so, what should I be doing as a disciple of Christ? If I knew there was only one week left before the trumpet sounds, would I be shouting the truth of the Gospel message from the rooftops? Would I be focused on the minor irritations of the day, or would I have a single focus to reach as many people as I could, proclaiming Jesus' gift of mercy and grace?
Not really knowing when that day will actually come, shouldn't this be my focus always? How long will I continue in silence because of the darkness of the world we live in? Why should I be afraid when Jesus IS the light of the world who has overcome the darkness?] Isn't it time for God's people to finally rise up in truth wrapped in love?
Revelation 1:7 "Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen."
Sobering thoughts for sure Lehann. There is a pervasive darkness surrounding all of us. I pray for a change and an end to it all. I also pray for patience for all of those people that only hear one side and the ability to understand others, not agree but understand their point or perspective. We are so one sided these days, it is mind boggling.
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