When reason does not apply

25 August 2010 


Proverbs 11:28-29 He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

How does one reason in times when reason seems not to apply? In the world today we have such opportunities of hope, of expectation of better times to come, we look at the time of the Soccer World Cup and the focus of unity, and we know it can be done. Yet we see currently one labour strike after another having a disabling effect on society, with demands and counter demands, and how quickly disunity raises its ugly head. What do we learn from the situations we see that we would handle and do differently if we could?

When we do not learn from the past, we repeat past mistakes until we do. We observe this in individuals, in community and even in countries and the problems are that each generation does not appear to learn anything from the past, but needs to experience its own failures. So we see the old failed structures of the past reappearing under a new name, yet with the same features, we see the same clambering for power with different voices but the same vices. Instead of seeking ways of peace, people seek ways of intimidation and blackmail, greed and money being their primary goal.

These same people need hope and encouragement, because they seek it in the wrong place and never find it. They seek it in the material comforts of life; they build houses of straw and never find the peace they desperately need. The only hope they have is that of finding true peace that comes with a living relationship with Jesus Christ. When a country turns its back on Jesus Christ, they reject the hope and true prosperity that this brings.

Be encouraged to pray for those who seek their hope in material things so that they would turn back to Jesus Christ.

David

Point to ponder: Pray for those who have lost their way.
Question to consider: Are you praying for the lost to find their way?
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