Sitting in God's Chair, would you give humanity a second chance?

 If given the chance to sit in God’s chair, would you grant humanity a second chance? Could you forgive our transgressions and choose to create a new world? Or would you curse human beings and walk away?

This question resonates deeply, much like asking a mother whose son has chosen a path of terrorism if she would willingly bear another child. The pain of seeing our own flesh and blood rebel against us, rejecting the love and nurturing we’ve provided, is a sorrow almost too great to bear.

In this world, the righteous suffer while the wicked prosper. The cry of the innocent goes unheard, and the beauty that once honored life is destroyed or being destroyed. It’s tempting to wonder what God thinks of us, how He views our rebellion and ingratitude. Have we become so entrenched in our sin that we’ve forced God to turn away from us? The thought is both haunting and sobering.

As I ponder the state of humanity, I am met with a mix of emotions – sorrow, disappointment, and frustration. Despite our potential for good, we have consistently demonstrated a capacity for violence, greed, and immorality. We have ravaged the environment, waged wars, and exploited the vulnerable. It’s astounding that we can simultaneously possess the capacity for love, compassion, and kindness, yet choose to perpetuate harm and suffering.

The irony is stark when we consider the sacrifices made by Jesus, who embodied love and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable cruelty. His example stands in stark contrast to our own behavior, where we often prioritize self-interest over the well-being of others and the planet.

The Bible reminds us that Jesus was beaten beyond recognition, yet he still chose to forgive and plead for our forgiveness. In the face of such grace, can we not strive to do better? Can we not learn from our mistakes and work towards a future where love triumphs over hate, and compassion triumphs over greed?

The question Is not whether God will give us another chance, but whether we will give ourselves and each other another chance. Will we choose to love and forgive, or will we continue down the path of destruction? The choice is ours, and the consequences will be ours to bear.

I believe it’s essential to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes to truly understand their experiences. As the saying goes, ‘The greatest is the one who maintains love for human beings after all the evil they have done.’

Jesus exemplified this perfectly, forgiving humanity and pleading with God to do the same, even after enduring unimaginable suffering. As the Bible records in Isaiah, Jesus was beaten beyond human recognition, yet His love remained unwavering.

If God still chooses to love and sustain us after all our evil deeds, shouldn’t we strive to love and honor Him in return?