Around 2-30 p.m. on a serene early spring day it took place, an earth quake of unimaginable power. Centred 140 kilometers off the Japanese coast, it took two minutes for the tidal wave to hit the nearest beaches.
We know the rest of the story.
Seismologists tell us the quake was caused by a slow build up of stress between the tectonic plates, which suddenly let go. Such an explanation is of scant comfort when a 30 feet high wave is speeding towards you!
"BE READY" is the repetitive warning to people who live on fault lines across the earth. "THE BIG ONE IS COMING."
Yet, let me say, that all of us live on a deep and massive fault line. The point where pressure between the patience and mercy of God and the obstinacy of mankind continually builds.
This week we entered into Lent, the Christian "Be ready" season which culminates at Easter.
Easter when Jesus was crucified at the great fault line caused by human sin. Easter when He died to reconcile men to their so gracious Creator.
Have you thought about that because there is a "Be prepared" warning gone out and the stress is continuing to build?
Ian
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