Jesus is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish. Everyone who calls on His Name will be saved.
But, there are a lot of people who are too hard-hearted to take Jesus’ free gift. They will be abandoned to their fate! So people, before it is to late, rip open your hearts and take this free gift of salvation.
So why do these people who reject Jesus seem to prosper, to grow old and powerful? They say to God, “Go away. We want no part of you and your ways.” They think their empty clichés actually comfort people. They only care about themselves, and they lash out at anyone with common sense. They have no interest in understanding the truth, but only want to air their own opinions. They think their wealth will protect them and give them a secure future.
Soon, these people who reject the truth will understand that God is in control. So ask yourself, “In all history, has anything like this happened before?” Drought and fire will consume California’s resources. Animals will cry out because the streams are drying up. The joy and hope of the people will vanish. Why? Because the storage vats are overflowing with the wickedness of the people.