I have heard people argue this is not God’s wrath, as God promised he would never again wreak severe punishment upon man. I point out this is not quite accurate.
God promised after The Great Flood HE would never again punish all mankind. HE never promised HE would never again wreak HIS wrath upon some segment of mankind.
I’m not saying this or any other viral outbreak is HIS wrath. Just that the argument that HE promised HE would never again wreak wrath upon mankind isn’t accurate.
However, in the Ancient Past HIS punishments were Always forewarned well in advance through HIS Prophets.
And, those Prophets would foretell accurately many signs which turned out to be totally accurate as both warnings and proof of their divine origin for us to change our ways before it’s too late.
Accurate Prophesies and Preliminary warnings with their subsequent occurrences have not been witnesses for many thousands of years.
This leads to the common belief that since the birth, life and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Lord God giving HIM Purview over Creation that those ancient corrections by the Lord God are over. Food for thought.
I see your point. I am not a theologan and would not say we are living through God’s Wrath either. God does not punish in increments. When God rises to wrath, the consequences are grave and final.
There are consequences to man’s proceeding. I think whether unintended or not, the consequences are and will reach many. Even the innocent unfortunately.
I do believe it is a wake up call however. Interesting that what we thought so important three weeks ago, is no longer so.
True. He promised in Genesis 9 not to destroy the earth by flood. He did not promise NOT to destroy the world (ultimately He will), or those who are not His (unbelievers). And the earth has been warned (see Gospels, OT prophecies of end times, and of course Revelation). Repent and believe in Christ is the message. Today is the day of salvation.
As for what is happening now, I believe the stage is being set for the ushering in of the one world government and the antichrist (cashless society, etc...) His timing, but it will happen. He always stands by His Word to perform it (Jeremiah 1:12)
The promise after The Flood is that never again will such a flood occur to wipe mankind from the face of the Earth. Christ Himself tells us that great affictions will continue and increase till the end.
As for the cause of this particular plague, it would not be a stretch to attribute it both to God’s wrath against sin and His discipline upon all who are inclined to trust in themselves and in other gods (which includes Christians to the extent they are not yet complete according to this body and life).
The effect will be two-fold as always, namely some will harden their hearts, and some will be changed. His people in these times cry out to Him and show mercy to others.
God bless.