Just as it
was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man. Luke 17.26
I imagine the
days of Noah to be something like the hedonistic, decadent and totally
permissive and promiscuous final days of the Roman Empire. I can envisage
people living out indulgent lives filled to excess without any concern or
thought that they might be on the wrong course.
Then,
suddenly, comes the flood – and total wipeout! What might they have thought at
that time? Might there have been any self-questioning regarding behaviour? Or
could there have been total amazement and astonishment at what was happening?
I see many
things in the world, in life, and in society today that make me wonder if we
are in days similar to those of Noah’s time or of Lot’s time. Are we, perhaps,
in the days of the Son of Man? And will we see dramatic action soon with God’s
intervention?
We do not know
God’s timetable, so the most excellent way for us is to proceed in the way of
salvation and sanctification. Jesus showed us the way. Indeed, He is the Way! I
can choose to be influenced by the world, and be seduced to follow unhealthy
living. Or I can choose the way of Jesus, to follow Him and, hopefully, to grow
more like Him as I journey. I do this. I choose Jesus, but I also need His
help. I know that, on my own, I will stumble and maybe fall. I might face
temptation and not have the strength or will to resist. I need Him. My simple
prayer is: God help me!
Yes, Lord,
I choose Your way, but I also ask for Your help. Let
me know that You are with me. I take up Your invitation to lean on You and
learn from You. Lead me through this day, and beyond, in Your precious name I
ask. Amen.
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