invitations sent. Life in this fast paced & high tech age is all of
one word: efficiency. All planned & done in clock-work precision.
The volcano decided to erupt, spewing forth massive cloud dust of ash.
The earth decided to rumble & crack, tumbling buildings that were
meant to be secure. The waves decided to become monstrous & swallow
everything in its way.
What can we say but that all the prevention & precaution of man & all
our planning is still subject to many unforseen circumstances? Can you
say that you'll be around tomorrow? That life on earth will still be
the same years ahead? Will Jesus Christ come tomorrow or will he not?
What man plans & presupposes, no matter how great man & his inventions
may be, is still subject to God. What foolishness & pride have we that
we plan & predict the future but give no weight to what we've been
clearly shown. The christ who is the turning point in history.
But what then is the meaning of life & the gift of man to work,
create, procreate, plan & use his gifts? If nothing is within our
control? Be shrewd therefore, & put all these to good use whilst
waiting for him to return. Be alert & know that he may come at any
hour. Live, not die, for he came to seek & save the lost & call the
living from the dead. For grace he has shown & by grace we must live.
Not as the dead who think they can control their lives, but as the
living who live with bated breath waiting for all to be made
perfect... In his time.
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