Earthquakes.

 

Humanity has rejected the Lifegiver
With contempt,-- except for just a few.
They 'will learn the truth through torments
After death'
(1), and because of those they slew.

His last anger -- upon the sons of disobedience,
Will be poured out upon their spirit and air,
(2)
Then true justice to them will be like running
From a lion, only to be confronted by a bear.

His righteous rule will inspire unruly nations
To anger
(3) and rebellious dread,
As righteous living is gained through holy disciplines.
But retributions, for 'killing' His righteous dead.

Earthquakes kill, where no righteous are,
(4)
Where false gods are worshipped in open rejection,
Now, in one place after another many are perishing,
Those remaining, wonder about His next selection.

                        Written: 29/1/01.


(1) 2 Esdras 9:12 (NEB).   (2) Ephesians 2:2.
(3) Revelation 11:17,18.    (4) Genesis 18:32.


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