Daily Devotion for December 6, 2005

Which son am I?

 

…“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief… 2 Peter 3:1-10 and Matthew 21:23-32

 

2 Peter 3 warns us that in the last days, scoffers will come, following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” Then we are reassured that, “With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” And again, “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.”

 

Shall we be the scoffers, saying, “Come Lord Jesus, but not right now?” Shall we go complacently about our lives, not daring to share what we know of Christ with our neighbor, while the scriptures tell us clearly that Christ’s delay in coming is for the purpose of allowing time for the salvation of many? Will we then be to blame for our friend’s loss in the Day of Judgment?

 

Today’s lessons are addressed to persons of influence or position with authority in the church, known for their participation in service and worship and the ability to contribute. This includes every one of us, as we each have our sphere of influence and talents to offer for the Lord’s work. In each case we are called to serve one another in kindness and sincerity while remaining mindful of the consequences for those who misrepresent, or who decline to represent, the Lord. The gospel lesson ties it all together with the story of the man who asked his two sons to work in the fields. One says, “I will not,” but he does. The other says “Yes, Father,” but he did not go. Today, I must ask myself, which son am I?

 

Prayer
Heaven Father, help me to be the son you came for and the son you sent your son to redeem.  Amen

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