COMFORTABLE YET INDIFFERENT

There was a man who was so busy with his work. Every day he went to work in the morning, came home at night, and faithfully served in his church. In the midst of busyness, he began to lose time with his family, his children's lives began to be neglected, and his relationship with neighbors around the house began to deteriorate. Strangely, he continued to live his life as usual because he felt everything was fine. Until one day he realized that behind the routine busyness, his heart was no longer truly concerned about what was happening around him.

God rebuked His people who were living comfortably and enjoying prosperity at that time. They ate well, feasted, sang, and felt safe. However, God saw something different. They no longer cared about the destruction of their own nation. Their hearts were insensitive to the suffering of others and the spiritual decay that was happening. They still seemed to worship, but on the other hand had lost their compassion.

Perhaps we are experiencing the same thing. We feel everything is fine because our needs are met and our spiritual activities continue. But, do our hearts still have sensitivity? How is the condition of our family? Are we still concerned when we see others hurt? Do we still have time to listen, help, and pray for others? Because the Lord is not looking for a seemingly spiritual life on the outside only, He longs to find hearts that are alive, tender, and full of love. --SYS/www.renunganharian.net