The Daily Word

 

I was reminded this week of 2 linked events that have been on my mind over the last few weeks. The first is the fact that the world is becoming more violent and respect for human life is at an all-time low.

Both internally within countries, even those which are so called ‘civilised’, there is no crime of violence that is considered extreme by the perpetrators of these acts and the age when this attitude is shown is becoming lower and lower. Secondly, externally, in terms of wars and attacks by nations on nations and even civil war within nations, is considered justified on political or ethnic grounds and the collateral loss of civilian life seems immaterial.

The second event of which I was reminded is effectively linked to the first we have looked at, and that is the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The conditions that Jesus specified as signs of His imminent return could not be more pronounced than in our age. It may be that with the development of the internet permitting us to see events almost instantaneously, then we are more aware of what evil is happening in the world, but certainly none of us can really consider our lives to be secure.

When we remember our Lord Jesus Christ this morning, we often quote “Until He come”, and I really want to emphasise that this is not just a phrase but could happen at any time and we all need to “look up as our redemption draws near”. It is lovely to come aside for an hour to remember collectively our Lord and Saviour, and we value these times greatly, but our remembrance is only temporary and the reality of our complete redemption from the presence of sin is much closer than we might think. So let us be fully committed to be about the Father’s business!

Article written by Brian Preston, Elder @SFGH Church