
The thought of Jesus coming back, and ridding us of all sin, temptation and pain, is a very comforting thought. The trouble with acting on this philosophy of life, is that the temptation to sit around and wait becomes very real. And I don't think that sitting around and waiting is part of Jesus's call or plan for my life (or yours).
Many of us are watching absolutely tragic pictures coming out of Haiti right now, and whether you are a Christian leader or a Christian spokesperson of any kind, you are getting your answers ready. -- The questions -- Why? If we have to have earthquakes, why so close to a capital city? Why so close to the surface? Why in a country that is so poor and already struggling so much?
Revelation 1.1 introduces this book is material to show God's servants what must soon take place. Soon? This text was written nearly 2000 years ago! Does not God understand things from our perspective?
So here is the thing... This world is not a mere test. We are not here to gain some pass or fail grade, to see if we are worthy of a better place. Simply put -- we are part of a plan to eradicate all this kind of sin and pain - forever, for real. The trouble is, the same selfishness that got us into this mess in the first place, kicks in real hard anytime we think someone will come along and solve everything at some future date. Hence, even Christians called to the highest of callings so easily put their feet up and wait.
But we cannot wait today. There are people suffering in ways we cannot imagine happening in our own world. And we must act. Now. Emergencies by very definition means that time is of the essence. And this earthquake in Haiti qualifies as a state of emergency.
Something goes wrong with the human psyche every time the future seems to lengthen. We so easily hand the patent after somebody else simply waiting for our turn or the solution to arrive. I cannot do that today. My being has awoken to the needs that are now. The plan must go on, sin must be shown for what it truly is, but that does not mean I have to stand by and watch. Love can enter the darkest of places, for I also believe light defeats darkness every time.
There are casualties though, and today I am not a causality, I am a bystander. So give, act, pray, share, and live today like what happens really matters! Because I am pretty sure it does.
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