WHAT DID WE DO TO DESERVE THIS

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will never pass away”

-Matthew 24:35

After lying dormant for 600 years, Mt.Pinatubo in the Philippines began to rumble as small tremors gave way to more violent quakes. Then with an awesome force, volcanic ash mingled with smoke and fumes began to spew with a fury which seemed to come from hell itself.

The issue was personal for the thousand who saw their homes destroyed as volcanic ash mingled with rainwater swept across towns, houses, and buildings even causing bridges to collapse from the weight.

One farmer whose fields has been destroyed reflected the pain of his fellows as he asked, “What did we do to deserve this?”

Was God punishing the people whose lives were disrupted, whose belongings were destroyed, whose meager resources were blighted? Or did this just happen?

If I could answer the farmer’s question, I would explain that it was not because of what he or anyone did. It was the travail of a weary old earth which spews its molten ash and lava in an imperfect, broken world awaiting the return of Jesus Christ.

I’d also say, “Friend, listen to Mt.Pinatubo for it reminds us that Jesus Christ came to give us a hope of heaven, a security which goes far beyond the limitations of our earthly dwellings.”

Earthquakes, volcanoes, typhoons and hurricanes are natural phenomena. They remind us of the fragility of life.

Yet, here is life beyond this life for those who look to Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. Remember His Word at the grave of Lazarus, “I Am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die.” (John 11:25).

God Bless YOU..

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