When does the end come? The question has lingered throughout history. Ezekiel's vision was for Israel, but it wasn't the end for Israel. Each generation has claimed the message for their time-- that they are the last. And even still now, we cry out the end is near... global terror, global warming, increased population... wars and rumors of wars... is this the end? And let's not forget the Mayan's and their calendar and December 2012... it's almost here... and what about Sandy?
The truth is, the end comes for each of us. Whether all at once, or one at a time, we all go. So the question isn't "is this the generation that will see the end?" For the answer is already "yes". Just as every generation of those which have passed saw the end. The question shouldn't be about how and when we will die, but instead, more about how and when we will live.
Readings: Ezekiel 7:1-9:11; Hebrews 5:1-14; Psalm 105:1-15; Proverbs 26:28
