Day 5: How Does the Time of Lot Speak to Our Lives Today?
MAIN SCRIPTURE: Luke 17:28-30 (NLT) 28 “And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot. People went about their daily business—eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building— 29 until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulphur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30 Yes, it will be ‘business as usual’ right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
DEVOTIONAL:
Yesterday, we looked at the gravity of the sins that led to the downfall of Sodom and Gomorrah. You see the people of Sodom were consumed with the pursuits of their daily lives, ignorant to the coming judgment. Today, let's think about what Jesus said about Sodom and Gomorrah and what it means for us today. Their story is a simple reminder that God's patience with sin has a limit, and His judgment, though delayed, is certain.
It’s important to understand that Jesus isn't just offering a history lesson; He is providing a prophetic warning. The sudden destruction of Sodom serves as a sobering example of what happens when a society becomes complacent in sin and ignores the signs of divine intervention. The comparison to His return suggests that many will be caught unaware, engaged in the routine of life, indifferent to the spiritual realities and the call to repentance.
The warning is not about bringing fear but about readiness. It is a call to vigilance for us as believers to live in a state of readiness, not getting so entangled in the affairs of this life that we neglect our spiritual vigilance.
Let's think about our own lives. Are we ready for Jesus? Are we too busy with our things that we forget about Him? Jesus invites us to examine our hearts and lives, to turn from sin, and to live with an eternal perspective.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humility, acknowledging that Your ways are perfect, and Your wisdom is beyond our understanding. Father, fill us with love and grace for everyone. Keep us ready for Jesus' return, living in Your truth and love each day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.