Today’s Thought “De-Sensitized” G. Ward

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.” Romans 12:15-16

 

The Richter scale is used to express the magnitude of an earthquake. Days ago the world witnessed Mexico’s tragic earthquake registering an all time high (7.1 – Richter Scale = seismic quakes instrumental in killing more than 230 people and they’re still pulling bodies from the rubble). Then there are our own countrymen in Puerto Rico, who are currently experiencing Hurricane Maria with category 3 and 4 winds wreaking havoc in the entirety of the land.

Religionists are confounded as they search for answers to provide the masses and when there are none, many mis-appropriate Holy God’s word to fit their own prominence among the people. When the same occurred in Haiti (7 years ago), spiritual zealots made it relative to their sin as if America is not more sinful. Perhaps we’re guilty of watching blow by blow accounts echoing chants of “what a shame” and the most heinous statement ever “with all these hurricanes and earthquakes (as of recent), maybe God is trying to tell us something!”

Holy God, the Maker of heaven and earth and all of its contents isn’t “trying” to do anything! HE alone is Sovereign (HE rules the universe, when and how HE desires)! His will must be honored among men before another prayer is given (2 Chr.7:14, Mt.7:21).

Have A Contemplative Thursday.