I set the screensaver, on my laptop, to the “word of the day” option. It actually shows multiple words flowing across the screen. And this morning it paused on a negligence definition. Of course, I already knew that the definition of the word was something along the lines of: “failure to take proper care in doing something.” So, I thought to myself, “Hmm, I wonder if I can think of any examples, in current events, where this word would apply.”
And could that negligence definition be seen by the world?
Now, I don’t claim to be an authority on the subject of mass media. But I DO know it’s called that because it reaches the masses. And that doesn’t just mean radio and TV anymore. Because of so-called “smart devices” just about everyone on the planet is a potential news source. Fully equipped with high-rez audio and video.
And I’ve already seen multiple individuals, equipped with either their phones or their computers and microphones, report on the terrible events in Israel. Some reports include horrific pictures and video clips. And one woman, who’s apparently fairly well known in Israel, has reported some startling information that fits the negligence definition.
The “failure to take proper care in doing something” appears to reach the highest levels of even the Israeli government and military. Sadly, it appears to be the same kind of negligence you can see right here in America, where the government and military are impotent fools and marionettes strung along by shadowed masters. I know it sounds like the plot to another Marvel movie. But there aren’t any superheroes coming to the rescue, just in the nick of time.
On the other hand…
Eventually, the one true, living, loving Superhero IS coming. He won’t be wearing a suit of armor. And He won’t be carrying a hammer with special powers. Plus, He won’t use X-ray vision to melt down strongholds.
But He also won’t have any weaknesses that villains could exploit. And He WILL have a rod of iron as He completes His mission as righteous ruler of the world. You’ve already heard His name. I sure hope it doesn’t offend you when I mention it, Jesus. Because that’s not the best position to take.
And I’ve seen posts and videos, all over social media, of people who’ve had a premonition that it might be that time. Yes, it will be nothing less than spectacular when that day arrives. But that day is not today.
(“Uh-oh. Is Tony making predictions on the Lord’s return? We’re not supposed to do that.”)
Short answer is Nope.
But, if my reading (and millions of others, too) of the Bible is accurate, Jesus won’t return to rule with that rod of iron until after a huge, worldwide mess has played out for awhile. And that mess doesn’t to that worldwide messy level until after He removes His followers from the planet. And that’s when all those fools who are the epitome of the negligence definition bow down and worship the current ruler of this world.
OK, I know this isn’t one of my lighter, brighter rhyme and reason articles. And believe me, I much prefer to share God’s illuminating love. I much prefer working words into rhythms to hopefully affect your heart in a positive way. Because I want you to have hope. And I mean the kind of hope that can’t be erased by circumstances.
In spite of all the horrible events taking place in Israel, my hope endures. In spite of all the horrible activities taking place right here, maybe even in the local neighborhood, my hope endures. And no matter what kind of cesspool this world has become, thankfully my hope AND my faith are in the One who will build a new Earth and Heaven.
If you don’t have that kind of hope, time’s slipping away much faster than you might realize. Get it today.
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