Apathy

The immortality of the soul is a matter which is of so great consequence to us and which touches us so profoundly that we must have lost all feeling to be indifferent about it.
~ Blaise Pascal

It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this.
~ C.S. Lewis

Dear Jesus,

Why bother? Aren't we to the point where people are going to think and believe whatever they want about you and believers can stop trying to convince anyone otherwise? How about re-branding the message: "To each his own and a ticket to hell if that is your bent!?"  or perhaps: "Truth? What is it good for, who needs it, and who cares!" Better yet: "Pass the pipe, the porn, and the parachute: How to get your drink on and dance with devils. Whatever..."

The alarms have blared for so long, how could we not be indifferent? Yada, yada, Jesus. Yada, yada, end of the world. Yada, yada, new world order. Yada, yada, don't do this. Yada, yada sinner repent.

Quite frankly, I've lost interest in sharing the gospel at large.  I hate the obvious rejection of Christ by the enlightened ignorant and I feel my own indifference rising toward the determined lost. They already know their fate and they don't give a fig so why should I? Oh well Lord. We tried.
Tried to tell them in your Word. Sent your messengers to warn of the chip they'll be receiving in exchange for eternal life. They really don't care Lord. You warned of false prophets acting like sheep in wolves clothing along with world leaders whose ultimate plan is to enslave and control the sleepy masses. Baaaahhh. Shut up they cry. We're trying to enjoy ourselves here!

And then I remember....I am one of them. And you did not, have not, and will not give up on me. Ever. Despite every indication given implying that I am indifferent to your love and you should just give up on me....you insist on loving me anyway.  I've given you no reason to love me and yet it appears you're undaunted by my apathy. How can this be? Are you sure my behavior has absolutely nothing to do with who you are? Are you saying the love you offer trumps even my indifference? 

Why don't you just let go of the ones who don't want to be loved? I would. I have. I do. Thank you for not putting me in charge. My love would have grown cold and atrophied centuries ago. Maybe I'll stop judging them with my eyes and start seeing them with your broken heart.

Oh God! Wait! I don't want to see! Don't let us perish in ignorance! Break the pride of our self sufficiency! May we quickly recognize our desperate need for Christ and His Love! Yes! With urgency! We must continue to tell, warn, plead, and make the case! It is true! "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil! God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act." (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, circa 1939)

 Help me to love others more than my weary indifference I pray. In Jesus name. Amen.