Sunday... At last, at last, then at last. . .

Sunday... At last, at last, then at last it seems like we are coming to the end of this pandemic. Then at last we may be able to all get together. Then at last we may be able to not be afraid.

This has been a difficult time, but it looks like the end is at last in sight. So how will we handle it? What will be the new normal?

David in Psalm 58:11 (NLT) has a then at last moment. He said, "Then at last everyone will say, 'There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.'"

Yes, we live in an ungodly, wicked world. It shows through in so many ways. As we read the Old Testament of the Bible we see how God handles unbelief and disobedience. It is never a pretty sight. And He had a right to destroy us but He didn't totally do it. But I hope He got our attention. Oh I don't believe He caused this but He did allow it.

If there is anything we take out of this it is that, "There is a reward for those who live for God, surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth."

The Bible is not just the New Testament it is also the Old. God is a loving God but He is also just God. The NIV says this verse this way, "Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth."

Oh God may we live right in your sight and may we be rewarded. But may we also see that we are not the ones who judges, but You are and You will.

Please God, may we not be like those back when Jesus came into Jerusalem who had a chance but they made the wrong choice. They started the week, praising but finished the week judging and crucifying. And may we make the right choice. May we live right and let You, God do the judging.

At last it looks like we are getting this physical virus taken care of. And "Then at last everyone will say, 'There is a reward for those who live for God." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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