Tuesday August 20th, 2024
« For you know quite well that the Day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night »
43 You realize that if a homeowner had known at what time of the night a thief was coming, he would have stayed awake. He would not have let the thief break into his house.
44 Therefore, you, too, must be ready because the Son of Man will return when you least expect him.
45 “Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.
46 That servant will be blessed if his master finds him doing this job when he comes.
47 I can guarantee this truth: He will put that servant in charge of all his property.
48 On the other hand, that servant, if he is wicked, may think that it will be a long time before his master comes.
49 The servant may begin to beat the other servants and eat and drink with the drunks.
50 His master will return unexpectedly.
51 Then his master will severely punish him and assign him a place with the hypocrites. People will cry and be in extreme pain there.
Many a time, God would warn a person about what was going to happen or about the consequences of their actions.
Before Cain took the action that led to him killing his brother, God warned him about it in Genesis 4:6-7 NLT
« “Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected? You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” »
Even though God warned him, Cain did not change his ways.
He killed his brother and had to face the consequences.
When Jesus Christ was about to be taken away from His disciples to die for the sins of the world, He warned that Peter would deny Him.
Peter was boastful, rejoicing in his own ability.
Peter failed like the Lord warned but thank God that the mercy of God found and restored him.
May the mercy of God find you today and restore to you all you have lost, in Jesus’ name.
Today, out of love, God still warns man about the dangers of his own actions. He said in Revelation 22:12AMB
« “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to the merit of their deeds (earthly works, faithfulness) »
Some people think the Lord Jesus was just telling stories, simply because He has not come yet. 2 Peter 3:9AMB tells us why He hasn’t come yet
« The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance »
My beloved, when the Bible says that the rapture will take place suddenly, it is not a mere story.
The word of God is settled forever (Psalm 119:89).
If He says He is coming, He is coming.
I hope you will not be amongst those who will be full of regrets when that day comes.
Application – How are you preparing for the rapture?
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Edited by Naomie Joseph
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