How long will the Lord allow his people to suffer? This is the cry which has been raised in every age since the beginning of time. As the people of Israel have been taken captive and gained their release, time and again, their cry rises up to the Lord. How long will we be in bondage? How long will we be in suffering? Likewise, those persecuted for their faith in Christ have called out in eager expectation for the deliverance yet to come, full and final redemption of body and soul together in heaven, the resurrection of all who believe on Christ.
Our Lord assures his people. He has returned with mercy. He has come to judge the nations. He fully understands the plight of his people. He fully understands the situation of those who oppress his people. And he fully understands what will happen to the oppressors when he comes in judgment. Our Lord will come in judgment to deal with those who have rejected him. From that judgment there will be no deliverance.
Lord, grant your people patience to wait on you. Grant repentance to those who persecute your people. Remind us of your mercy and grace.
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