Do you suppose the expression 'it's raining cats and dogs'
originated with the flood?
For 120 years, Noah preached, "The sky is falling! The sky is
falling!" They laughed at Noah. Who had ever heard of rain?
It is not all that different, today. "The end is coming! The
end is coming!" But who, in this generation, has ever seen God's
wrath? Besides, that is for the lost … right? That is not what
God said (Ep. 5:6).
The Bible was not written for the lost (1 Co. 2:14). God told
us whom He meant (II Ch. 7:14).
In Co. 3:6, God makes another reference to the children of
disobedience. Perhaps, He knew we would not get it the first
time? Not very many people survived the flood. They did not get
it either.
Instead of researching every instance of sin to make sure we
are covered, there is an easier solution. The opposite of
disobedience is obedience. God counts faith as obedience and
righteousness (Ro. 16:26, Ga. 3:6). Two for the price of one;
now, that is a pretty good deal!
You could do a thousand 'do good' deeds a day, obey the laws
like a robot, and God would not be impressed (Co. 2:20-21, Ro.
7:6).
What God wants most is the relationship; walking with Him,
talking with Him, listening for and believing Him (enough to
take whatever step of faith He provides in meeting your need).
All God ever wanted was a friend (Ja. 2:23). There is no wrath
for God's friends (Ro.8:1), but a wonderful relationship instead
(II Co. 3:3, 17).
© by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.
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