Genesis 19: 15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city.
The Remnant people of God will soon realize that it is becoming an ever-increasing reality, that we will have to learn how to live and survive under the most difficult and adverse circumstances. Yes, it is true that we now enjoy the comforts of life, and we seem to have all our ducks in a row. But if some unforeseen event, or change of fortune should come our way suddenly, that shakes us out of our comfort zone, will we be resilient, trusting in God who knows best, or will our countenances fall like Cain’s?
After working hard all his life, crowned with success and material blessings beyond measure, Lot and his wife were faced with a sudden disturbance that had apparently came out from nowhere. The angel’s had told them that they must leave immediately with no time to plan or pack. They deliberated, delayed, and lingered, loathed to leave behind a life of luxury for the discomfort of country living, where there would not be any tap water, electricity or air-conditioning to deal with the excessive heat such as we’re currently experiencing.
Thus, when their comfort zones would be severely shaken, their response to the sudden disturbance, and uprooting, from their retirement home, would define their future. Adverse circumstances which disturb our comfort zone can bring out the best or the worst in us, and therefore it was in the context of some unforeseen, sudden disturbance during the last days of earth’s history that Jesus gave the following warning.
Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!