Punishment

Isaiah 13: 11 ESV

I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant…

I find it amazing the panic that was set off by the initial 1,089 point plunge in the Dow yesterday.

The market was shaken by the large Asian market selloff, and other related factors.

The selloff didn’t begin in China though, it began a long time ago when God was politely asked to remove Himself from public schools and from our culture.

When we lose what’s seemingly more important than anything (our money), it sends shivers down the spines of most Americans.

I can’t say for sure if this is end times prophecy being fulfilled, but God did say punishment was coming.

I’ve had people call me a lunatic when quoting this kind of stuff in my daily devotionals, but you do have to admit, it does make one think at the very least.

Make no mistake about it, this recent fall in the stock market is not at all about America or China.

It’s always been about God, and it’ll always be about God.

Granted, we have been the recipients of His lavish blessings over time, but why should He bless us now?

Can you give me one good reason? Two good reasons?

Is the unsettled stock market, the reason for all this calamity?

Maybe God’s just trying to get our attention.

Could it be that He’s trying to put an end to the pomp of the arrogant?

Time will tell…