FRAILTY OF LIFE
INTRODUCTION
Frailty of life involves the physical, mental, and moral weakness of resolution. Life is the course of events and activities which are its makeup and his association with others. Man was granted life by God, making him a living soul.
Scripture reveals: God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (Genesis 2:7). Frailty of life becomes more noticeable in a world that is likened to the pre-Flood days of Noah, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Babylon which was the hold of every foul spirit, all of which brought destruction to its inhabitants.
Frailty of Life
pre-Flood Days of Noah
Scripture reveals: And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination (intent) of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart (Genesis 6:5-6).
It was noted that when humans become so evil, that every thought and imagination of the human mind and heart was only evil continually, God decided to destroy from the earth the humans He had created (except Noah and his family). To give live and take away life (making the frailty of life a reality), are both within God's authority.
Devastation Increased
We are seeing devastation on the increase in many nations; some more than others, yet global in nature. Many nations are permitting abominable acts; forsaking God's Word and introducing the frailty of life to greater proportions.
There is the taking of life prior to its normal demise; the killing of the unborn before entering into the world with no chance at life outside the womb, the advancement of ungodliness, and an attempt to alienate God from the scene!
Separation from the
World
Scripture reveals: What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God said, I will dwell in them (the righteous), and walk in them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Wherefore come out from among them (the ungodly), and be you separate saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you. And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty (2 Corinthians 6:16-18). Having therefore these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit (ungodliness of man), perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Corinthians 7:1).
Frailty of life has shown a weakness on the part of the church to apply a standard of holiness; with a worldly culture being seeded into its makeup. Biblical terms such as sanctification, righteousness, and holiness are no longer stressed; as in previous times.
Insurmountable Odds
The Psalmist David cried out: Lord, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is, that I may know how frail I am (Psalm 39:4). Man often does not know the frailty of life in that he does not consider such; especially at a younger age.
David realized the frailty of life because of insurmountable odds coming against him, thus turning to God to spare him. David knew not how long, how many days, months, or years were available to him (though they were known by God), neither the duration of afflictions, the end or mortal state of his life.
Shadow of Life
The frailty of life is expressed in God's Word: Man is like to vanity (a breath): his days are as a shadow that passes away (Psalm 144:4). It was noted that the psalmist realized the frailty and mortality of man; the shortness of his duration, his days fleeing away, with no more continuance than the shadow cast by the sun, which declines and is gone.
The Psalmist said: My days are like the shadow that declines; and I am withered like grass (Psalm 102:11). He was speaking concerning the frailty of life; for the afflicted of all ages, who must rely totally on God. He likened life as grass that in the morning flourishes, is cut down at noon, and withers in the evening.
Shorting of Life
Job cried out: Remember, I beseech you, that you have made me as clay; and will bring me into dust again (Job 10:9). Frailty of life when turned over to God gives Him the power to mode and shape such a life (as a potter shaping clay) into a useful vessel.
If one chooses to ignore God's creative power; the frailty of life comes into focus, with the possibility of shorting one's life rather than prolonging one's earthly existence. It is unfortunate that many choose to have their life shortened; either though self, or others having placed little value on the sanctity of life created by God.
Life but a Vapor
Scripture reveals: Whereas you know not what be on the morrow (tomorrow). For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and vanishes away (emphasizing the frailty of life) (James 4:14).
It was noted that whether there would be a tomorrow or not, whether one should live till tomorrow; and if they should, they know not what tomorrow would bring forth, or what things would happen. No man can secure a day, an hour, a moment; nor can he foresee what will befall him today or tomorrow. For it is but a vapor that appears for a little while.
Vapor rises out of the earth and expires as soon as it exists; or continues a very short time and soon returns from where it came; it is as the breath of man, which is in man's nostrils, which is not to be accounted of, or depended on.
Will of God
Scripture reveals: The world passes away, and the lust thereof, but he that does the will of God abides forever (1 John 2:17). It was noted that one generation goes, and another comes, new faces are continually appearing; the riches and honors of the world fading and perishing.
Lust passes away, even the pleasure of lust itself, the pleasures of sin but for a season, and a short one, which at length brings a man to ruin and destruction. But he that does the will of God abides forever; to the one who loves God, and His Son (the Lord Jesus Christ), not the world or the things in it.
Totalitarian Leadership
Frailty of life has become more of a reality in a world dominated by the evilness of man. One's only hope of security lies in God who has created life, and sustains it, to its fullness. Man would shorten that life; if one fails to agree with totalitarian rule.
Sanctity of life has been disregarded; when it is advantageous to do so, as man seeks to carry out his own design or purpose. This is readily displayed in the taking of an unborn child; a hideous procedure called abortion that is legal in many lands. There is also an attempt to annihilate various factions (as in the days of Hitler); those who do not fit into the pattern of a totalitarian leadership.
An Awakening
An awakening is needed in the hour in which we live! The frailty of life is a constant reminder that life is fragile in a perishable world. Scripture reveals: Whereby the world that then was (the pre-Flood days of Noah), being overflowed with water perished: but the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved to fire against (until) the day of judgment and perdition (destruction) of ungodly men (2 Peter 3:6-7).
The mercy of God has been extended towards mankind many times over, even in its vilest nature, but eventually God's umbrella of protection is withdrawn allowing certain events to unfold. I believe we are now seeing a lowering of the hedge of God's provision, to encourage a return to Him!
Scripture reveals: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Cultural Revolution
There is a cultural revolution taking place to undermine the godliness of man, to remove God from the scene, to allow totalitarian rule. There is a movement to erase the past to usher in the ungodliness of man. There is a movement to usher out the effectiveness of the church, in its leadership role, by undermining its influence.
There is a movement to undermine Biblical marriage, through same sex marriage, and a transgender influence that fails to recognize one's God given gender at birth. There is a movement towards ungodly leadership; to help usher in agenda that promotes the frailty of life.
God Is Not Mocked
Scripture reveals: Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. For the that sows to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting (Galatians 6:7-8).
It was noted that sowing to the flesh means to conduct oneself by the evil dedicates and desires of the sinful nature; thus practicing the deeds of the flesh. Such a person shall reap corruption; to be requited with eternal destruction, rather than eternal life to the one that sows to the Spirit.
A Consuming Fire
Frailty of life is a fact to those who oppose God and His Word! Scripture reveals: As the fire devours the stubble, and the flame consumes the chaff, so their (the ungodly) root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the Lord, and despised the word of the Holy One (Isaiah 5:24).
God is to be served acceptably, with reference and godly fear, not to be cast aside having been deemed no longer a necessity, or desired. Man has brought reproach upon himself; as in the pre-Flood days of Noah!
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