THE VISION OF GOD FOR THE WORLD

THE VISION OF GOD FOR THE WORLD OUR GOD is nothing If not a just God He wants what is FAIR For you-for me- And for the ENTIRE world He also wants this world To regularly put him As number ONE-which- Unfortunately-we rarely do “OFF with you, visionary........” Amos 7:12 In the readings of today Amos-warns of a future overthrow Of the unjust king And the captivity of the Israelites- Due to their immoral lives God hates INJUSTICE- So do I-as I think most all Of us do “Now let The fear of the Lord Be on you Judge carefully For with the Lord our God There is NO INJUSTICE Or partiality-or bribery” 2 Chronicles 19:7 “The Lord is known By his acts of JUSTICE The wicked are ensnared By the work of their hands” Psalm 9:16 “When justice is done It brings JOY to the righteous But terror to evildoers” Proverbs 21:15 God has sent prophets- Visionaries-since the beginning of time Amos-for instance- Was expelled from the country But what about today? WHO does God sent today-and- What does he say? Pope Francis is one Of those prophets And he speaks often- About the UNJUST DISPARITY- Of wealth in our world Like Amos-the POPE- Challenges us to change Bu that about God-what Does he say in the bible? “PEOPLE-despite their wealth- Do NOT endure They are like beasts That perish” Psalm 49:12 “Command those Who are rich In this present world NOT to be arrogant Nor to put their HOPE In wealth Which is so uncertain But to put their hope IN GOD Who richly provides us With everything For our enjoyment” 1 Timothy 6:17 Pope Francis INSISTS That ALL people deserve RESPECT-freedom-and a home With the basic necessities of life I couldn't agree more I just wish we could bring- GOD'S VISION-of a JUST WORLD to everyone For everyone is SPECIAL- And a CHILD OF GOD In Jesus' name Robert P. Wallman 6-30-16 Ps INSPIRED by an article in LIVING FAITH MAGAZINE by Sister Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.