Life
While makin’ my jog around my neck of the woods over the last few days, I’ve been listening to (again) Pastor Joe Morecraft III’s History of the Reformation series. It’s really encouraging to hear the stories about those faithful Puritans and Reformers who have paved the way for the guts of Western Civilization’s progress due to their belief of the crown rights of King Jesus and their desire to uphold the liberty of men from tyranical godless rulers.
Anyway, while listening to these heartening stories, there’ve also been so heart-breaking ones. Hearing some grevious things about history, while also considering grief in my own life brought me a great sense of contrition before the Almighty, Who brings both blessings and grief…justly so. Yesterday, as I ran, there were 2 instances one right after the other that were the epitome of grief. I can only go by what I saw; however, I’m fairly certain that my judgments were unfortunately accurate.
As the particular set of lectures I was currently listening to developed further, I ran by a house that had an EMT unit and ambulance in front. I saw one of the EMT guys shutting doors to the vehicle in such a way that his actions screamed out, “We’ve lost another one.” On the porch was an older man sitting, with head buried in lap, overcome with grief. Out by a vehicle was a bearded man who lost all his composure and began to weep in an uncontrollable manner.
A few yards down, after I’d been praying for these two men I’d just seen (that they’d be comforted and, if needed, convicted of their own sin and need for Christ), I saw a lady walking away from a house with luggage of some sort. As she approached her vehicle, I saw a young girl collapse on the front steps of the house and burst into tears. As she was bawling, it appeared she was saying “Don’t leave…” Now, I can’t know for certain because I had my iPod turned up. The mere appearance, though, broke my heart. I also prayed for that little girl.
My purpose in addressing my observation is more from the curiosity of how exactly do unbelievers cope with life? Sex, drunkenness, drugs, etc. seems to be the major case for today. Yet, none of those things ever persevere to complete healing. No, it is the Gospel that they need. May we be faithful in sharing such with them.
I also am reminded of my allegiance due to the Almighty God, Who purchased me fully by the blood of Christ. What a blessed gift. Amen.
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