While much of fear in this world may not be obvious publicly, yet there are distinctive signs and subtle nuances in the behaviour of people that betray their inner feelings. Over a couple of years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was at a high risky,a sampling of people in the world was asked what their greatest fears were. Some that were mentioned most frequently were civil unrest, the fear of loved one catching COVID-19, getting seriously ill from some other cause, corrupt government official, pollution of the environment, cyber terrorism, and economic collapse.
More recently, with the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding and the war in the Ukraine assuming serious proportions, the fears have shifted, with many being more concerned now about the possibility of increased shortages of fuel and food, and World War that may include nuclear weapons. However, along with all this there are seemingly multiple things going on at the same time and a general decline in every sphere of society. A state of fear can trigger outrage, a demand for action, and a disintegration of trust and even civility.
We are seeing all of these in the world today, including an increase in things like general incivility, going all the way up to road rage. We are seeing an increase in mass shootings, generally by those who are either angry or simply tired of all the inconveniences and annoyances of life. Some have been able to cope with changes, while others, unable to manage under the difficulties, have thrown off restraint and resorted to behavior of various kinds. This bad behavior may include simply the incivility we have already mentioned and a rather “who cares?”attitude toward responsibility, or it may escalate into immoral conduct and even violence.
We who belong to Christ ought to pray that all the sad events today and the general deterioration of the “good life”to which we have become accustomed will draw souls to Christ and cause them to think seriously about what lies beyond this life. Instead of bringing about the casting off of restraint, such developments ought to produce a solemn reverence for the God who has allowed them, for God never brings down judgement on man without giving a warnings today, and our prayer ought to be that they will be headed.
The antidote to the fear present in this world is a vision of eternity and the promise of a life beyond this world.We are reminded of lack of vision that is spoken of in the Word of God and the solemn consequences of it.”Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint”(Prov.29:18)
Abel Shitiri
Gospel Truth Centre.
Dimapur.
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