Another day in paradise

The world is in turmoil. A fragile planet is repeatedly rocked by the violent nature of its galactic environment, the resulting earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and tornadoes costing thousands of lives and untold millions of dollars (Luke 21:11). Increasingly, however, much of the madness is caused by man himself. Merciless dictators and their oppressive regimes suppress basic civil rights, withholding freedoms from those with no voice in how their own governments will govern. The Bible makes it clear that God will not tolerate such continued disobedience (Job 21:20) and the flagrant flaunting of His command to love one another. The list of atrocities that man heaps upon his fellow man grows more heart-wrenching with each passing day. Widespread disease, starvation, euthanasia, mass killing and mutilation claim countless more lives. Lord, is there nothing more anybody can do? Oh, Lord, there must be something you can say! The sum total of human suffering staggers the serene and surely unsettles the secure. The Creator will bring his righteousness and judgment upon this earth (2 Chronicles 20:9) at the time of his choosing and His justice will be swift and certain. If you’re removed by grace from all the tragedy, be thankful and think twice… it’s just another day for you and me in paradise.