Posted by Abbey Thangiah • Mar 14, 2022
The first 11 chapters of Genesis and Revelation is indeed a book I try to avoid. The first 11 chapters of Genesis summarise millions of years of creation without any conclusive timelines until the tower of Babel (even this is a debate among many). Revelation on the other hand, describes events and visions beyond the understanding of human beings without any conclusive timelines. For me at least, the first and the last book of the Bible give us a glimpse about the wonders of God’s timelines beyond human understanding.
I love movies. Since the 90’s, the influx of apocalyptic movies has always bewildered me. Even if it is made by non-Christians, the concept and the graphics give you a glimpse of how the world could end. In a sense, graphic artists and special effect engineers have visualised the end of the world and created graphics and effects that have embedded a vision in our minds. Although the interpretations are wrong, the splendour and the devastation of the end times should at least instil in us the fear of the Lord.
God’s wrath brings justice. Man’s wrath creates this unending bitterness that can be seen sometimes in generations. The bitterness of Germany losing the First World War fueled the Second World War. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 had significant negative economic impacts on Germany. Germany was required to pay the Allies US$33 billion (USD $506billion in 2022) in reparations for the war damages caused by World War I. These payments made it very difficult for Germany to take actions that would help Germany’s economy grow. The Allies framed Germany as a scapegoat despite Germany not being the only perpetrator in the First World War. To make matters worse, this made Adolf Hitler, a Christian during his early years, rise and wipe out the Jews. The repercussions of the Second World War are still felt until today.
I remember a time where I was unfairly dismissed from my job. Using the lockdown and slow progress of the projects, I was conveniently asked to leave my job. I sensed the rage of God against me. After the bitter meeting with my directors, I cursed their company. I prayed in the Spirit of God and cursed the company and their directors so that they would suffer the exact way I was unfairly treated. As a Christian, I didn’t ask them to suffer more or less. I only wanted this company to be treated the way they treated me. I felt so righteous and justified because as a child of God, I have cursed fairly and justly. The love of Christ has encompassed me so that they suffer only enough to learn their lesson. DUMC has certainly raised me to be the Christian I am.
You know what happened to the company? Nothing. The company is still growing by the grace of God and the world is still moving. By this empty pseudo curse, I was even so righteous to even justify that I have rightfully cursed my employer. I really thank God that my words or my thoughts didn’t manifest the way I wanted it to. I have since learned that vengeance belongs to the Lord. I also learned to be humble and accept life as it comes. Our purpose is to always follow Jesus because we know in the end, JESUS WINS.