Church of the Living God (Photo credit: jimmywayne)
Christians rightly say they are looking forward to the Great Wedding Banquet. But we are forced to see only that far.
The age before man was just as real as is now this age of salvation. The wedding is the beginning of another age. And I rest assured that the Living God is already planning ages after that.
This is what we throw away when we reject the Lord Jesus’ offer of salvation. What sorrow will attend those who reject Him now.
Hells Gates (Photo credit: Simon Lieschke)
Listen. Can you hear it? can you perceive it?
It is the rustling of perfect robes as men take their place for the grand finale. It is the flutter of Fire as the messengers of God take the place assigned to them 10000 years ago. It is the preparation for that half hour of silence in all of heaven.
Hell is about to break loose on the sons of men.
Have you prepared with them? Is the oil in your lamp to the full mark? Are you one of those of whom it will be said “He waited for the Lord.”?
Hell is about to break loose on the sons of men.
The Holy Spirit depicted as a dove, surrounded by angels, by Giaquinto, 1750s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I understand the need to learn. And some are fast learners while others are slow learners. I understand this. But I am perplexed.
Can someone tell me why, with the Holy Spirit as our teacher, we continually look too man for answers?
“Should I do this or that? Is it acceptable to think this way or should I think that way? When should I pray? Why is it necessary to pray at all?”
The questions abound. But such people are not looking for answers. They are looking for someone else to “Christian” for them.
Now see that’s what I don’t get. When it is so much easier to eat from the stock of your own kitchen then to walk 6 miles to get a cup of sugar from a neighbor. Far too many are engaged in the labour of irresponsibility.
If you are one of those that reads this I urge you to get out of that occupation. Don’t be lazy with your mind. Instead enhance your curiosity. The joy we will have can not belong to another.
First page of the Gospel of Mark, by Sargis Pitsak, a Medieval Armenian scribe and miniaturist (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I do not waste my time weeping for the dead. Millions more will die before it’s my turn. That would be a whole lot of weeping.
No, I spend my hours trying to cheat hell of a few souls. I find this activity far more consuming and profitable than wasting away for what is “A done deal.”
If the dead are with Christ, then they are more alive than I. If the dead are in hell, there’s no bringing them back, and they are more dead than I.
So I will spend my energy trying to convince others that life in Christ Jesus is immeasurably better, regardless the apparent loss or pain.
By His Grace.
The Banquet Table (Photo credit: Michael Hollander)
23 “Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. 24. I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”
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24. I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”
Has it ever occurred to you how blessed we are who will attend His banquet because of His mercy alone?
24. I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”
![Happy Tears - old man [12]](https://i0.wp.com/farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5627745938_55e83a7778_m.jpg "Happy Tears - old man [12]")
Happy Tears – old man [12] (Photo credit: Zuhair Ahmad)
One moment you’re living your life. The next moment you’re on your knees sobbing like a little child. His touch is that powerfully packed with love. But how can it be described?
You think you’re a Christian. I won’t take that away from you. In fact, you might be the very brother or sister I will live next to for eternity. But can we talk about what can be expected by those who say they love the Lord of Life?
Have you shed tears like that? Have you ever been in a setting and found yourself filling with appreciation about the things of God? What did you do? Did you shut them down lest anyone see a drop of emotion manifest itself on the outside of your body? Or did you let it consume you, knowing that what is unseen and unheard will be visible to all and yelled from the roof tops? But those are things of the flesh. Those are things we can accomplish.
I’m pointing to that specific and immeasurably different experience we strive to express when we have been touched by the Lovely One. I will restrain my fingers here. For I was about to dive into psalm about Him. What good would that do if you haven’t experienced His nearness yet?
Instead, I will testify that there is a touch of God in this world! He is not distant! “In Him we live and move and have our being.” Our souls are dark and willingly hide from Him. But open yourself to the Lord of Life. Hope, dream, expect and pray that He will touch you. He is willing. He is simply waiting for the proper moment. It will be a moment when you least expect it. And He will whisper His love and understanding to you. Tears WILL flow.
By His Grace.
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