This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign.
Luke 11:29-32
I imagine that every person who has ever read this immediately thinks that this was written about their generation. After all, has there ever been a time when God and man have not been separated? On the heels of yet another unthinkable act of insane cruelty, I had to admit that my generation was pretty evil also. This was the year in which the Christmas tree was decorated with the words to an ecumenical prayer service in the background, not to those lovely carols with images of peace on earth and good will toward men. So, we looked for a sign, a sign that we deserved God’s grace and mercy, a sign that everything was going to be OK, a sign to comfort us and let us know that God had not turned His back on us and left us to our own devices.
Jesus said that no sign will be given to his generation except the sign of Jonah. Jonah, who tried to run away from God rather than follow His command, heard the word of the Lord a second time and went to Ninevah to proclaim their fate. His words were heard and the people believed God. Per the king’s decree all were directed to fast and wear sackcloth. All shall turn from their evil ways and from the violence that is in their hands. And God spared them. Again.
Earl Buffaloe
