MAN'S EMPTY PROMISES

By A. W. Tozer

 

For when they shall say, peace and safety,

then sudden destruction cometh upon them.

                                                  1 Thessalonians 5:3

 

        We have listened throughout our lifetime to the

continuing promises of peace and progress made by

the educators and the legislators and the scientists,

but so far they have failed to make good on any of

them.

 

        Perhaps it is an ironic thought that fallen men,

though they cannot fulfill their promises, are always

able to make good on their threats!

        Well, true peace is a gift of God and today it is

found only in the minds of innocent children and in

the hearts of trustful Christian believers. Only Jesus

could say: "My peace I give unto you. Let not your

heart be troubled; neither let it be afraid!"

 

        Surely the "great" of this world have underestimated

the wisdom of the Christian, after all. When the Day of

The Lord comes, he may stand like Abraham above the

burning plain and watch the smoke rising from the cities

that forgot God. The Christian will steal a quick look at

Calvary and know that this judgment is past! 

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Yours in Christ,

Paul N. F.