Today's scripture: Psalm 5:4-6
I wonder sometimes why Christ hasn't returned yet. For what is He waiting?
Verses like today's make it clear that He hates sin. It must break His heart
when He sees how perverted and corrupt His perfect creation has become.
Then I read about Noah and the flood, or about Sodom and Gomorrah. I reflect on
the book of Judges. I'm reminded that there is indeed "nothing new under
the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9).
This world has seen evil rulers and wicked citizens. "Workers of
iniquity" have abounded. "Bloodthirsty and deceitful men" have
walked this earth.
All since Adam and Eve made the fateful decision to control their lives instead
of letting the God of the universe do so.
God has waited through centuries of wickedness, so I shouldn't be surprised
that He lingers still. Yet, I can't help but wonder if the clock is winding
down. I certainly hope it is. There's nothing I want more than to leave this
earth and be in the presence of my Lord and Savior.
We cannot know the day of Christ's return; we can only strive to live each day
as though His return is imminent.
May it be so!
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