If we watch any news, we can’t avoid seeing violence, arson, destruction, looting, “random” attacks, unjust killing.
It is easy, at least for me, to want immediate and harsh consequences. Instant judgment.
And, certainly, the US needs a legal system that is timely and just.
But, do I pray for the perpetrators? Or just condemn?
God wants the wicked to return to Him so He can have compassion and pardon. (Isaiah 55:6–7)
God is patient, wanting all to come to repentance, not wishing any to perish. (2 Peter 3:9)
I am determined to remember that I, too, was once the enemy of God. (Romans 5:10)
I am determined to pray for individuals and groups to see God’s truth and holiness, to see their own sin, to repent and turn to God for salvation.
And I am determined to pray for those individually affected by the violence. Some are not (yet) saved and I need for pray for that. Some are Christians and I will pray that they turn to God, their loving sovereign, for healing and growth.
And I am determined to praise holy God who is working everything after the counsel of His will.
Yes, He will judge. Yes, not all will be saved.
But our glorious, incomprehensible God is calling all to return to Him so He can have compassion and save them.
Let’s pray!
