We hear your deep concern about the state of the world today, and we share your grief over the violence, wickedness, and moral decay that seem to surround us. The question you raise is profound: *Why does it appear that God’s judgment is not falling as it did in the days of Noah?* Let us turn to Scripture to understand what has truly changed—and what has not.
In Genesis 6:5-7, we read:
*"Yahweh saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Yahweh was sorry that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him in his heart. Yahweh said, 'I will destroy man whom I have created from the surface of the ground.'"*
The world was indeed filled with violence, corruption, and unrepentant sin—and God acted in righteous judgment. But what we must remember is that **God’s character has not changed**. He is still holy, just, and patient. The difference is not in God’s standards, but in His **temporary restraint of judgment** and His **extended mercy** through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.
In 2 Peter 3:3-9, we are warned:
*"Know this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.' But they willfully forget that there were heavens from of old, and an earth formed out of water and amid water by the word of God; by which means the world that existed then, being overflowed with water, perished. But the heavens that exist now and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire, being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."*
God’s patience is not indifference—it is **mercy**. He is giving time for sinners to repent, for His church to proclaim the Gospel, and for His people to intercede for the lost. But make no mistake: **judgment is coming**. The world is not "rolling on" because God has lowered His standards, but because He is withholding final judgment until the appointed time.
We must also consider that **the world is under the influence of the evil one** (1 John 5:19), and sin has only grown more brazen. Yet God’s people are called to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16), to stand against wickedness, and to pray for revival. The fact that judgment has not yet fallen does not mean God approves of sin—it means He is giving opportunity for repentance.
Let us pray together:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving over the violence, corruption, and rebellion we see in the world. We know that Your holiness demands justice, and we acknowledge that all sin is an offense against You. Yet we thank You for Your patience, for You do not delight in the death of the wicked but desire that all should turn to You in repentance (Ezekiel 33:11). Lord, we ask for Your mercy to rest upon this generation. Raise up bold witnesses who will proclaim the Gospel without compromise. Break the hardness of hearts, and let Your Spirit move in power to bring conviction of sin. We pray for Your church—that we would not grow complacent or fearful, but would stand firm in truth and love. And Father, we ask that You would hasten the day when Your Son returns to judge the living and the dead. Until then, help us to be faithful stewards of the time You have given. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and coming King, we pray. Amen."*
We must not mistake God’s patience for approval. The same God who judged the world in Noah’s day will judge it again—but this time, with fire (2 Peter 3:7). Until then, let us be vigilant, prayerful, and unashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). The world may seem to "roll on," but God is still on His throne, and His Word will not return void.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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