They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife. Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? (Jeremiah 5:8,9)This world is fast rotting into a putrifying mess. Jeremiah lamented similar social conditions in the nation of Israel. God fed them to the full, yet they straightway lusted after that which was not theirs, becoming animals in the process. God is eminently patient, but his patience is not everlasting. He has to deal with sin, he does and he will again.
I was sickened to read in my local city's newspaper last Saturday (27/03/10) about a city council plan to bring a "signature event" to the Coffs Coast. That event is to be a "Coast Out", a weekend celebration of all things homosexual. The idea is to put Coffs Harbour on the map as a destination. That it will certainly do. On God's map of judgment, that is.
How far do you think we can sin? How far into filth and iniquity can a nation go before God says, enough is enough? God has to visit judgment on sin. That he is always so slow to act is testament to his mercy, his longsuffering and his love. But act he must, because he is holy.
How far can Australia sink before God sends righteous judgment? Sydney boasts itself as the "San Francisco" of the South Pacific. I would not boast about that. New Zealand boasts itself as being a non-religious, secular nation. It is chock full of weirdos and the like, bent on bringing the nation down to the moral gutter.
I would not be investing in real estate in coastal California. It may not be worth much now anyway, but after the coming earthquake(s), I don't think there will be much left. Judgment is coming. Even the locals realize this.
How far can our world go? Sodomy is now accepted by the wider community. Adultery is seen as a harmless fling. Living in sin is accepted as the norm, not something unusual. Drunkenness is not condemned, but rather promoted. The further this world descends into the cesspool of wickedness, the closer we are to God "visiting" his creation with unparalleled judgment.
How can I end such a depressing post with something positive? Easy.
Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: (Ezekiel 33:11)
God is ever so merciful and patient. Turn from your sin to God while there is time. Jesus Christ died on Calvary's cross to provide a clear way to Heaven, forgiveness and life. There is still time if you will but turn. Now.
2 comments:
Seems to me as if this world is going to get a whole lot worse, hopefully we will not be around to see it, even though I feel this is bad enough. Does the city we live in think that God's judgement will not come upon them? But we see such things all the time on our entertainment boxes which are in our homes. Oh how we are becoming conditioned to accept and think normal such behaviour before we even venture out into our communities. Sad day indeed, thanks for posting this article.
Colleen
(I saw a spelling mistake and deleted the first comment)
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