I hate the reminders that we live in a cursed world and its devastating to know that mankind can not only be less than good but evil.
The reality is that the world I live in is not okay. Its fallen and broken and whether I want to or not the signs are everywhere. I ignore them a lot because its more comfortable to do so. I don’t like to think about it because it reminds me of how evil I can be.
This is a world that longs for redemption. The writer says as much in Psalm 42.
Psa. 42:4 My heart is breaking as I remember how it used to be: I walked among the crowds of worshipers, leading a great procession to the house of God, singing for joy and giving thanks amid the sound of a great celebration!
I can get so caught up in myself and my little world that I’ve created that I forget I’m not supposed to be here like this. This cursed world is not my home. I want to remember how it is supposed to be. In the middle of the chaos and anguish brought into our lives by evil men I need to meditate on the fact that this is why Jesus was born. His birth, death, and resurrection serve to bring ultimate hope.
While I can’t put into words the emotions I have at this moment being that I’m a daddy to three precious kids, I want the cry of my heart even in its anger and questioning to rest on the hope that my Savior brings.
Titus 2:12-13 …We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.
Lord Jesus come quickly.