Mining the Mountains-The Daily Dig- February 20, 2020
Thursday
The Daily Dig (Matthew 13:36-43) “Why does God wait?” That is a good question and one that comes up from time to time. The harvest is a terrifying vision for those who know they are guilty and at the same time a time of rejoicing for those who have been oppressed by the “children of the evil one.” Jesus destroys any images of His Kingdom here and now being a utopia of rainbows and butterflies. Sorry. There are weeds. So why does God wait with all this rampant evil? Some of course just give up and conclude there is no God or blame Him for allowing evil, etc. Jesus was upfront about this. We are the ones who have distorted our understanding of His Kingdom. Any parent who takes rearing their children seriously and lovingly will tell you it really never ends. Love is always reaching out and hoping that a child who has gone down a wrong road will get it right. All I can say is what Jesus said, if we being evil can give our children good things, then certainly God is ready (my paraphrase). 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
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