A gang of thieves went down into Rome's sewers for 6 weekends and burrowed a tunnel toward $68 million in a post office vault. But they were stopped just 2 inches from their goal. They were removing the last inches of soil before attacking the wall with drills. A passerby, hearing a mysterious clanking sound, alerted security guards. Police caught one man who was still digging. The others fled but were arrested as they emerged from different manholes.

Like those men, some people go through life thinking they will never get caught. They reflect the arrogance of the Babylonians who thought their nation would be "a lady forever" (Isa. 47:7). But as with Babylon, trouble will come to everyone who fails to acknowledge God and turn from wrongdoing. God said through Isaiah, "Trouble shall fall upon you; you will not be able to put it off" (v.11).

If you have never done so, acknowledge your sinfulness and accept Christ's sacrifice on the cross for you (Acts 16:31; Rom. 3:23). If you have strayed from the Lord, confess to Him your wrongdoing and receive His forgiveness (1 Jn. 1:9). Don't be fooled into thinking you are getting away with sin.  — Mart De Haan