Where Are We?

Everyday when I wake up, I hear something else crazy going on in the world and I tell myself, “I feel like I am living in the Twilight Zone”. I can see something with my own eyes, and I am told that I did not see it. How could I ever believe my lying eyes? If I hear something that sounds ridiculous, I am told to believe it. Am I the only one feeling this way? Is there any hope for us?

As I mentioned in Monday’s devotion, I have been reading sermons by John MacArthur. In one of his chapters, he addresses some of my concerns and it makes so much sense. He poses the question, “Where are we? And the answer is, we are exactly where the Lord wants us. We’re in a crooked and perverse nation.” He says many of us probably feel like bailing out, but he insists that we are exactly where God wants us to be. We are children of God. We are that light and salt in this dark and perverse world. “Believers shine as lights in the darkness”.

Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden, so let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” MacArthur goes on to say, “What’s your responsibility in the world as a child of God? To be the one who hears the truth, understands the truth, believes the truth, lives the truth, proclaims the truth, defends the truth, and by virtue of that truth, you become a shining light in the darkness. That’s what we do.”

The truth doesn’t seem to exist any longer. Satan is the father of lies. However, I encourage you to read Psalm 37:1-11. David’s words of encouragement give us so much hope. Meanwhile, as we continue living in this “Twilight Zone”, I would like to close with this prayer by MacArthur. May it be our prayer as well.

Father,

May the church of Jesus Christ be so marked by love and so marked by joy, peace, gentleness, faith, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control---all the fruit of the spirit---that there is no human explanation for us. And may the church, in its joy, its tranquility, its love, its peace, and its truth---be that shining light on the hill, lifting up Jesus Christ, who will draw all men to Himself. That’ s our prayer; for Your glory, we ask it. Amen