In the United states, at least we seem to have a sense of entitlement. Most of us grew up with a family that provided, even if meagerly all of the things we need. Clothes, shoes, food in our bellies and warm or cool places to sleep. We simply expect to have these blessings. We take them for granted. I find myself complaining that I don't know what to fix for supper but have a full refrigerator and pantry! I have complained about not knowing what to wear with a closet full of clothes!
One has only to watch television for an hour to see brand new shiny cars, clothes, restaurants, plastic surgeries and ways to find the perfect workout for perfect bodies.
Go to any restaurant and you will see people playing with their electronic devices rather than engaging in conversation with the people they are sitting with. Many people seem to be obsessed to post selfies.
But there are so many things going on in are world today. Right now the people in Texas are suffering terribly because of hurricane Harvey. They are without homes, businesses and even basic necessities. The states of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are bracing for hurricane Irma which is wider that the entire state of Florida. This hurricane has caused devastation in the Bahamas. There are wild fires in California. The serious threat of a nuclear war with North Korea. Just now on the news I heard about an earth quake in Mexico.
Call me crazy if you like but I believe these are signs of the times. It is time to repent. It's time to be thankful for what we have and be content when so many are doing without. It's time to have compassion for others and pray for them.
II 3:1-4 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
I Timothy 6:6-10 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I Thessalonians 5:5-16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
