Psalm 94:12

Psalm 94:12

Bringing us in-line

We have spent some time musing at the arrogance and pride of the wicked. We have seen how those “senseless fools” continue to drive the world towards a showdown when good will have to step in to confront evil. Man’s ways are futile, that means that they always, ultimately, end in disaster not least because men are under the control of the Satan who is prince of this world. What is his intent; to destroy mankind so that he can dwell here on earth with his fallen angels? Or is it to rid the world of God’s influence by removing all evidence of God’s existence? Or is it to completely destroy the world that God has made so that he can boast of his power and rob God of His glory? I believe that it could be a combination of all three although the extermination of mankind seems to have always been high on his list. 

What is God’s ultimate plan? Well at least this is much clearer, it is to rid the world of sin and darkness, to raise up a people of praise who will honour Him and to appoint His Son as ruler of this earth. God will have to recreate the planet for much of it will be damaged by conflict and judgement but ultimately, He will bring peace and harmony to all of creation. That is why it is good to be disciplined by the Lord. That is why the Law is so good and it is so important to our walk with Him, the whole purpose of it is to reach us God’s ways and bring us in-line with His righteousness and His truth. In other words, to make us as much like Him as we can be in our human state as we prepare for His ultimate victory. The Satan hates that!

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