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Revelation
9:20
The rest of mankind that were
not killed by these plagues still did not repent
of the work of their hands; they did not stop
worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver,
bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or
hear or walk.
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March 30
No Repentance
The book of Revelation
offers a scary picture for those who will live
through the Tribulation. Christians should
not live in fear of it because we will not be
subject to the wrath of God. What is
astonishing is the reaction of people who do
experience it.
The people who experience
the plagues of Revelation and live through it do
not turn from their idols and do not seek
repentance. Whether these are literal
idols or modern, man made ones such as
television or camping doesn't really matter in
this case. Incredible events should grab
the attention of everyone but no one seems to
question it.
We've witnessed similar
reactions to catastrophe's today. Whether
the events are signs of Christ's return is up
for debate. We must remember that every
generation has had people who declared that
Christ was returning in their lifetime.
The only thing we do know is that we are one day
closer today than yesterday.
Regardless what the
intention of the disasters - and I believe it is
unfair to call them God's punishment for sin
because we don't know the mind of God in regard
to any disaster - it should serve as a wakeup
call. Survivors should lift up their
heads, look around, and realize that they could
be next. And what would their destiny be
if they perish? Disasters should turn
people's eyes to God and repentance.
Unfortunately the future won't differ from today
when hearts will grow harder instead. |
