The Verse of the Day

-July 25, 2020-

Good morning, happy Saturday,

-Lawlessness Abounds Everywhere Today-

“And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.”

(Matthew 24:12).

It is one of the signs of the times that will precede the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is lawlessness. Combine lawlessness with wickedness, rebelliousness, and senselessness and you see the results on our streets. It is all around us. In Judges 17:6 and 21:25, we read, “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” In those days, God was their king, but the people rejected Him and did not follow His commandments or walk in His ways. They carried on the outward form of their religion but worshipped idols.The people did was was right in their eyes.

This is eerily similar to our world and our country today: there is a rebelliousness against God, His Word, and in fact all authority. Children rebel against their parents and teachers; people rebel against their bosses, civil authorities, and government authorities. No one wants to be told what they must do, even when it is best for them. Even when a mask helps the spread of Coronavirus, still there are those who refuse to wear masks, to keep social distancing, or avoid large crowds.

Just this week, there have been large, violent demonstrations in many large, American cities. There was even an incident where a toddler in Portland that was carrying a sign with very vile profanity on it directed against the police. Lawlessness is abounding and it seems the government leaders in certain cities are doing nothing about it. One of our church member’s son was violently attacked in front of his home by a homeless man living near the man’s house. The man called the police and the officer told him there was little they could do since if they arrest the perpetrator, he will be back on the streets in 48 hours and suggested that the man keep everything locked up and buy a gun for protection.

Where and when will this all stop? The answer is according to Scripture it won’t but the Lord will rapture His church and take us home to heaven before the tribulation.

It says in Psalm 11:3 it says, “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” The answer is found in the verses following, “The Lord is in His holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, His eyelids test the sons of men. The Lord tests the righteous, but the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates” (Psalm 11:4-5).

We must pray fervently and faithfully for our nation; our leaders, our police officers, firefighters, all first responders, military, and government leaders. These are dark, uncertain, and fearful times. We need to respect and obey the authorities God has placed over us in order to counteract lawlessness with lawfulness, and rebelliousness with obedience.

Have a blessed day obeying all our authorities. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean