Day of Salvation

Contributed by Gospel Communications International
When the tsunami hit in December 2004, there were theories of it being a punishment on Muslims. Apparently some Muslims in the Middle East are now stating that Katrina and Rita are punishment for America's involvement in Iraq. We have no position whether this is equal to the viewpoint of God? What we are clear about is that the Bible speaks of the fact that God is currently withholding his wrath for a day of judgment which is to come, and we can be certain “there will be no doubt about that one, when it comes.” 2 Peter 3:3-7: Until that time, this is an age of God's favor; this is the “day of salvation.” In other words, God is holding back His judgment on wickedness and evil to allow for all to hear his message of salvation in Christ, and respond to His free gift of salvation through Christ's death on the cross. It is also true that when calamities arise, people are more prone to call upon God. What do we benefit if we gain the whole world but loses our own soul?” Matthew 16:26: “Could it not also be said that to lose your whole world, but gain our soul, might just be worth it?”