This phenomenon has become so popular in our culture and everyday life, so I wanted to know what the Bible said about relying on signs (even if they are thought to be God-given). Sadly, I wasn't able to find much, besides the occasional Revelation reference and signs related to evil concepts. That was before I came across this last verse which hit me like a brick:
"I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"Luke 18:8
It really made me think... have I been truly faithful to the One who deserves my devotion or have I been placing my faith in other, less worthy, things of this world?
Within my web search, and along side this very verse, were verses reminding us that we don't know the day or time in which the Lord will be returning. This brings me back to Luke 18:8... "will He find faith on earth" when He returns? My first impression was OUCH, what have I been doing with myself these past few months?! Nothing but worrying about those around me and school.
Not once just stopping to thank my Creator for a sunny day, or even for the rain. Not once did I get on my knees and tell Him how much I love Him and appreciate Him giving me another day. Have you?! Will he find faith in your household when He returns to earth? This is so powerful to think about. Are you trusting in the world, yourself, someone else, or in the God who holds our universe and others like it in His mighty hand?
My challenge is for each and everyone of us to meditate on this verse, post it somewhere to see every morning. This is our reminder to place our faithfulness in Him. THIS is our sign. THIS is our slap in the face from the Almighty.
