Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-4
When the lofty spire of Old St. Paul’s was destroyed by lightning, there were many superstitious people who were amazed beyond measure at the calamity, for in the cross there had long been deposited relics of certain saints which were considered sufficient to avert all danger of tempests. With what amazement will ignorant, self-righteous sinners see their own destruction come upon them, notwithstanding all the refuge of lies in which they trusted.
By Charles Spurgeon
