You don't have to look too far these days to see the depths that some will go to harm and kill others. Suicide bombers, shooting rampages, brutal attacks seem to be the constant headline, only the numbers affected change.
What possesses someone to behave in such a horrid manner? What causes someone to reach a point that they feel that hurting others will make them feel better? What causes someone to believe that mass killing a certain group, a certain sect, a certain religious person is what GOD wants? Ah, I think the answer lies within the last question.
Today's word is John 16:3, ESV, which reads, "And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor Me."
JESUS was telling His disciples, and us through the scriptures, that we shouldn't be surprised that people do such heinous things because some folks have never known the One, True GOD. They are led by false teachings that promise them one thing but will earn them something entirely different. Without a compass, they are wandering lost. And, when you are lost, you will desperately try anything.
It is sad to continually see the desperation and deception of others play out in our world. It is difficult to watch the news without becoming angry and confused. Yet, we know that JESUS is on the throne, is on our side, and is our Defender. While these happenings concern us, we shouldn't be surprised. The ones committing these acts just don't know.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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