Be Not Surprised By The Rejection Of The Ungodly

 

Today's verse is Genesis 19:9

And they said, Stand back. And they said again, This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a judge: now will we deal worse with thee, than with them. And they pressed sore upon the man, even Lot, and came near to break the door. 

    Did you notice at the beginning of this narrative, that Lot sat in the gate of Sodom? Understanding the custom of the time and place, the gate was where business was done, and judgments passed. Lot had indeed been made a judge in Sodom. However, when men are set about to do whatsoever they desire, consumed by their lusts, none of us are prone to listen to the warnings of others, specially when we have refused to fear God. Therefore, when, because you have believed, you speak, even as Lot indirectly did here, do not be surprised that your counsel is rejected and rebuffed, but count that also not as an excuse to warn. For we that have been made the Sons of God, and Ambassadors, are also set as watchmen to warn of the impending danger, even the Judgment that God has set for a disobedient people whose sin has become full. Sodom did not hear, and it is no more, but when Jonah was sent to Nineveh, did not they not only hear, but also repent? So, obey the command with promise, Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart, and speak up. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 19-20, Psalm 1, Mark 7

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 21-23, Psalm 107, Mark 8