What is really going on in the world where people are
sprawling and bustling around and around? Is there any meaning for waking up in
the morning, eating a meal, going to work, coming back home, eating one more
meal with families, and going to bed over and over again? Yes, every step in
our lives is meaningful and purposeful. The problem is that we can be bored in
the humdrum and repetitive lives without finding any excitement and zest.
Why does it not deliver anything although it looks like doing? Why at times
does a short vacation away from home bring up excitement and vitality? This is
the age of sex. We hear all kinds of moral failures and love affairs outside
marriage from all sides, even some evangelical figures. Many Christians succumb
to pornographic images and medium. Drug and alcohol additions are rampant in
every side of the society. Obesity and overeating habits are ever increasing.
Why are people searching for something outside the normal humdrum routine? Is
it because people don't have things physically? By no means! People have
enough, food and clothing and shelter. It is because they do not see the
invisible kingdom of God. There is a God who runs and operates the kingdom of
heaven without an inch of mistakes and errors. He is King and Lord. He knows
every heart in heaven and on earth and leads each individual with eternal
compassion and mercy. He also runs the material universe in harmony and order.
God is Judge who will pronounce guilty or non-guilty according to our deeds in
justice and righteousness in due time. But He also judges every heart right now
through fire and wind. Fire burns out dross in our hearts. Wind tests and
disciplines our hearts. Though it looks quiet and silent in our daily lives, we
are all standing in the court of God who seats on the throne of judgment. That
is really what is going on around in our midst. God is Immortal and Eternal.
Living with such a God never leaves anyone bored and lethargic.
"Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; A fire
shall devour before Him, And it shall be very tempestuous all around Him. He
shall call to the heavens from above, And to the earth, that He may judge His
people: “Gather My saints together to Me, Those who have made a covenant with
Me by sacrifice.” Let the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is
Judge. Selah (Psalms 50:3-6 NKJV)
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