(1Timothy 1:15)
Have you ever asked yourself the question “what’s wrong with the world?”
Over the years, I’ve verbalized that question many times. And it wasn’t until I read the devotion below that I realized, I too take part in what’s wrong with the world.
As I was cleaning my closet I came across last year’s “Our Daily Bread” booklet and I randomly opened to the October 21st devotion, and this is what it said:
What’s Wrong With The World?
“There is an oft-heard story that The London Times posted a question to readers at the turn of the twentieth century. What’s wrong with the world?
That’s quite the question, isn’t it? Someone might quickly respond, “Well, how much time do you have for me to tell you?” And that would be fair, as there seems to be so much that’s wrong with our world. As the story goes, The Times received a number of responses, but one in particular has endured in its brief brilliance. The English writer, poet, and philosopher G. K. Chesterton penned this four-word response, a refreshing surprise to the usual passing-of -the-buck: ‘Dear Sirs, I am.’
Whether the story is factual or not is up for debate. But that response? It’s nothing but true. Long before Chesterton came along, there was an apostle named Paul. Far from a lifelong model citizen, Paul confessed his past shortcomings: ‘I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man’ (1 Timothy 1:13). After naming who Jesus came to save (“sinners”), he goes on to make a very Chesterton-like qualification: ‘of whom I am the worst (v15). Paul knew exactly what was and is wrong with the world. And he further knew the only hope of making things right- ‘the grace of our Lord’ (v14). What an amazing reality! This enduring truth lifts our eyes to the light of Christ’s saving love.”
– John Blase
Like the apostle Paul who acknowledged he was part of the problem in the world, we must also have the same attitude. Whether we like to hear it or not, one way or another, we all play a role in the decline and decay of our world. Let’s not pass-the-buck onto everyone else. Instead, let’s ask the Lord to search our hearts for any wickedness. Then ask Him to help us be part of the solution and not the problem.
My Prayer
Lord help us be part of the solution of making the world a better place. Let us share your love and show the world your kindness but at the same time stand for your truth. In Jesus name I pray.
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