In January 2025, I looked at the BBC Parliament Channel on television and saw a discussion entitled, “Flood Resilience in England”. Here were the great in London and via video calls giving evidence, information and suggestions on this subject.
The Environmental Audit Committee was undertaking an inquiry on how flood resilience can be strengthened in response to increasing risks from extreme weather, rising sea levels, and evolving flood hazards.
There seemed to be about 20 in the chamber which included politicians, professors and other interested and involved parties.
Their concerns were that in England, an estimated 5.7 million properties are at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea, surface water, and groundwater. A number of recent problems outlined the challenges that have brought flood risk management back into the national spotlight.
It was stated on the TV channel that “looking to the future, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) anticipates that by 2050, the UK will face warmer, wetter winters, hotter, drier summers, and continued sea level rises. Sea levels, which have already risen by 16cm since 1900, could place a third of England’s coastline under significant flood pressure. Flooding and coastal erosion are complex issues with serious economic, social, and environmental consequences. They pose significant risks to lives, health, homes, and infrastructure, yet the best path forward remains uncertain. Critical national infrastructure—including water supply systems, rail networks, and electricity grids—face vulnerabilities that will require careful evaluation and planning.”
Many would question the accuracy of their predictions. Still, their concerns and considerations, at least in a general way, should be taken seriously, as prevention is always better than a cure. However, these are not the only critical issues to be addressed in a nation deluged with a seemingly endless list of problem areas. Wherever you look, very little is working perfectly, and endless meetings, committees, commissions, talks and task forces, both local and national, convene to grapple with the problems confronting them and the nation. It seems to be an endless grind and even when decisions are found, rarely is there enough money to fund the required action.
Sound familiar? It should be as it seems to not only be a UK problem but extant in so many countries and areas around the world. Why should it be?
Simply answered, it is because God is ignored. The Bible is full of admonitions about how to do this, that and the other, but man always seems to know best and pursues his own line of reasoning and implementation.
God gave His Commandments for man to follow for his own well-being. Many ignore them, even including those who say that they love God. God gives counsel and rules in so many areas of our lives, and most of those are disregarded or rejected such as how to treat and deal with others, our own personal godly example, correct worship, tithing, eating only clean foods and correct sexual practices, and much more.
In Proverbs 11:1, we read: “Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight.” We should never cheat anyone either personally or in business but how often is that ignored? We should never lie to others just to get our way or the best in a business deal. No shady deals. The list could go on and on, but because God and His Ways are ignored, problems inevitably ensue.
It will not be so in the Millennium. All things will be done in a Godly fashion for the benefit of all concerned. Jesus Christ and other born-again members of the Family of God at that time will ensure that all of God’s instructions are adhered to and the result will be a complete removal of all the problems that man has himself created and is now looking at how to deal with them. And this has been because God and His Way have been ignored. In the future, it will not be as it is currently. Think tanks, conferences, symposiums, assemblies and gatherings will not be necessary as they are today, as matters will be dealt with perfectly from inception, therefore not requiring any remedial action. Perfect from the get-go.
The difference will be stark, and the right Way will last for eternity!