Sometimes people even point to political or church leaders whose actions (they say) have caused God to bring judgment.
But if this is true,
every nation and person on earth should be
wiped out by massive disasters and destruction because the Bible says that every person on earth
has sinned and deserves destruction
(see Romans 5:12 for example)
The Bible also tells us that because of God's mercy, He holds back judgment and destruction. For now!
In the Bible book of Revelations (and elsewhere) we read about judgment to come upon all mankind in the future.
Jesus talked about this idea of present judgment and punishment in Luke 13:1-5. In verses 4,5 He said -
"And what about the eighteen men who died when the Tower of Siloam fell on them? Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will also perish."
And in John 9:3,4 Jesus answered another question -
"It
was not because of his sins or his parents' sins," Jesus answered. "He
was born blind so the power of God could be seen in him.
All of us must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who
sent me, because there is little time left before the night falls and
all work comes to an end."
One thing I've learned as I've followed Jesus. He always talks to me about
my own attitudes and actions - not those of other people. I get two personal messages from His words.
- It's only by God's great mercy and grace through Jesus Christ that I do not get the destruction I deserve!
Thank you Jesus - There are still many people who need to hear the Gospel and repent (change). Maybe their hearts will be more open to receive Jesus in times of disaster and hardship?
What am I doing about the opportunity?
