Ancient Words Set In Stone As It Were

 

Tsunamis warning stone

 Stones with messages like this one are surprisingly common on Japan’s coast; they tell a long forgotten story, a story of danger, tragedy and tsunamis. They serve as a warning for future generations – one that was sadly ignored by many.

 Generation after generation, the people of Japan have faced the threat of a tsunami, but they wanted to be sure that their knowledge was passed on and carved in stone – literally.

 Hundreds of these tsunami stones, some 600 years old, were raised in Japan to warn descendants of the tsunami risk, but unfortunately not all heed it.

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

Ancient knowledge sent down from generation to generation sent to avert disaster.

The Book of 2 Chronicles does not specifically name its author. 

The tradition is that 1 and 2 Chronicles were written by Ezra the scribe and a high priest.

 The Book of 2 Chronicles was likely written between 450 and 425 B.C.

The reader of the Chronicles is invited to evaluate each generation from the past and discern why each was blessed for their obedience or punished for their wickedness.

 But we are also to compare the plight of these generations to our own, both corporately and individually.

 If we or our nation or our church is experiencing hardships, it is to our benefit to compare our beliefs and how we act upon those beliefs with the experiences of the Israelites under the various kings. 

God hates sin and will not tolerate it. 

But if the Chronicles teach us anything, it is that God desires to forgive and heal those who will humbly pray and repent.

 

 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

(1 John 1:9). 

This scripture is written in books scattered among us from generation to generation.

Some are placed neatly and prominently on shelves and others highly visible on tables while others are skillfully hidden away from view.

Generation after generation see the meaning of these ancient collected words.

Some take heed to ancient words and others see ancient words only as meaningless words, ignoring them to their own harm...

Will you take heed? 

 You draw your own conclusions.