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Not Destroyed

On By vickleaIn Scripture1 Comment

I have been reading the Book of Job and have discovered many spiritual nuggets there that are profound in their simplicity. Although Job’s friends missed the mark in their advice, sometimes what they say has a tiny little sliver of truth that can be extrapolated and is certainly useful to hold onto. I think of the friends who gave Job unsolicited advice, Elihu is my favorite. Here is one of the things he says:

Read that verse several times as I did. It is absolutely awe-inspiring to realize how powerful God is. He made the earth and all that is in it, sustains life on earth, sends storms, keeps the seas within its boundaries, and even numbers the hairs on our heads. Through all that we do to show that we desire our independence from God, He continues to be just and righteous and does not just wipe us out with one word. He could, but He doesn’t because His love is more powerful than His anger at our sin. A day is coming when this earth will be destroyed and all that is in it, and God will be totally justified in His wrath-filled judgment. In the meantime, He gives us His Word, with verses like this to remind us of His grace and mercy.

Patient God

On By vickleaIn Scripture2 Comments

Those of us who have been Christians for many years have waited with anticipation for the return of Jesus. We look at the signs around us and compare them to Matthew 24, telling each other that His return to reign on the earth must be soon. But God has a plan and His plan is salvation for as many as possible.

So while we wait impatiently, demanding that God do something about the condition of the world and all the rampant sin, God is patiently waiting for more to repent so that they don’t face eternal destruction. I’m thankful that God is patient, aren’t you? He patiently waited for me and there are others He is calling to, others who need to come and confess and repent. God is a God of justice, but He is also One of love and He wants the best for all of us, not just a few. Although waiting is hard sometimes, it will be worth it when we see God and all the souls He has saved worshipping Him around His throne. While we wait, our task is to tell others about His love, sharing our testimony and the difference He has made in our lives. Each one tell others…until He returns triumphantly to take us home.