If the LORD of Heaven’s Armies had not spared a few of us, we would have been wiped out like Sodom, destroyed like Gomorrah (Isa. 1:9).
It is so easy for people of faith to think that everything will always be alright. Except for a few problems, nothing can really go wrong in our lives, because God will not allow it. We can soothe ourselves into a state of false security with this attitude. In our modern day and age we trust scientific wonders to solve our problems. This makes us believe even more strongly that nothing can go wrong. But it can and it does.
In the ancient world, the twin cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, were destroyed - according to the Bible, by God Himself. Isaiah believed that Jerusalem was in just as much danger, but that it was spared by the grace of God. Later on, 85% of the Israelites were sent into exile by the Assyrians. The rest were later taken captive by the Babylonians.
Certainly, disasters do take place. Millions die in wars; just as many die of poverty-related diseases. Humankind’s future is threatened by massive destruction because of climate change and global warming. International tension could easily lead to another world war.
Pray for people in authority. Support organizations that work for peace and the upliftment of the poor. See the necessity of conserving our earth and do your part to make it a reality. Pray to God and plead that He will save us from disaster, and look forward to His kingdom to come.
Creator God, keep me from being complacent and self-assured about Your world. Amen.
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