Let’s End this World!

Morning has broken; the alarm rings. There’s a stirring as the mind brings itself back to reality. The cold of July is unforgiving, but you remember, “The warmer the blanket, the colder the future.” You spring up out of bed; there’s a bus to catch.

Outside, pupils are braving their way to their classes. On the highway there’s a rush as Nairobians try to beat the morning traffic to get to work on time. It’s Monday; here we go again!

Through her earphones, I can hear my colleague’s playlist the song, “I love my city, Na Na Nairobi.” I’m seated here thinking; ah, scam. The city has this workplace I’ve prayed for. It hosts most of my friends so it’s convenient for me to see them. Most importantly, it presents optimal conditions for effective ministry, at least for me. I am a grateful girl, I promise. But I am not satisfied.

So, are you happy? Does this cycle excite you? Could you do this forever?

I honestly don’t care how much money you earn, how healthy your friendships are, or even how good you think your relationship with God is. If you have become comfortable in this world, there’s a problem.

I condemned myself that I am discontented and thus ungrateful but you know what? When I took this to the Lord in prayer, He replied. He said He is Omniscient; He knows my heart and that I am grateful. He says that I can be grateful and still uncomfortable at the same time. He asked, why do I want to be comfortable in a place that is not home? My mind was blown!

I think as Christians we downplay the function of glorification as part of salvation. I am fully convinced that any lover of Jesus wants this world to end. There is a problem when our message makes people satisfied by a sinful, broken world. Right there in Matthew, Jesus Himself says,

Matthew 24:14

And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

This world is a scene of misery, more than we even could grasp. God above it all, sees and feels it all and is not indifferent. The closer we get to God the more our hearts will be broken by the things that break His heart. He loves sinners but He hates sin that has broken the world and most of all, His children. He will end all this chaos but He invites us to join Him.

Friend, I not only want to be saved from the penalty and power of sin; I want to be saved from its presence. So, if you see me around praying, preaching and trying to live aright, don’t mind me; I’m just a girl trying to end the world.

I have seen a better world, and it has spoilt this one for me.