Following the Trail of God's Promises: The 40-Day ChallengeSample

5. The Wickedness of the Human Race

Jesus often spoke about His second coming and the end of the world. The days will be like the time in which the prophet Noah lived. In the Bible, we read that at that time mankind's wickedness was so great that his every thought was evil. Not only words and actions, but also every thought! This made God so sad in His heart, that He regretted making man. Because of such complete human depravity, He made a difficult decision - to destroy all of mankind. Their own choice was sin. In this way, they brought condemnation upon themselves. The great flood that then occurred was not caused by what we now refer to as global warming.

Just like in Noah's time, we are witnessing wickedness on earth today. All around us we can see the results of evil that starts from thoughts, progresses through words - all the way to actions. Blatant lies and fraud, theft, corruption, bribery, violence of every kind and various other types of depravity. The rulers of this world commit great evils, but even ordinary people are not excluded from this. In Noah's day, God offered people a way out that was meant for those who trust in Him. In His grace He provides a solution for salvation, just like today.

Dear friend, salvation is in Jesus! The one who believes in Him and accepts Him as his savior does not have to fear the end of the world, because He will become your ark that leads you to eternal life.