May 17, 2019
Revelation 11:15-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is hard when good things come to an end because we are so enjoying those times, but can I tell you I will not be sad to see bad or evil things come to an end? According to Scripture, things like war, crime, hatred, pride, condemnation, injustice, greed, indifference, faithlessness, and lawlessness (just to name a few) will come to an end and I will be glad to see each of those things destroyed. I am ready for the Lord of Love to rule and reign the nations!
Our reading today is from the Book of Revelation; the Lord’s revelation to the Apostle John and His message regarding the nature of evil and the eternal consequences it will be given. The seventh trumpet is the one announcing the arrival of King Jesus; He is coming to rule and reign with His Kingdom on earth. With His arrival, time stands still. The Eternal and the reality of His Kingdom has arrived. There is no time to go back and change things and there is no time to move forward without the consent of the King. That means, with His arrival, every decision we have made regarding the Messiah and living for God is final. Even indecision is final. Organized religion will not be the judge of the human soul. Relationship with the King determines everything, because only the blood of Jesus is enough to save the soul from judgment. The King must know you and recognize you as His own. Many people may reject this message, but it doesn’t change the fact that it is Truth based on God’s Word or Testimony.