" UNDERSTANDING PUNISHMENT "

Good Morning,

Again I am sitting in my over sized recliner peering out of my

window enjoying the Father's handy work. The sun is shining, the

sky is blue and the birds are singing. Right now all seems right with

the world and I'm anticipating just what the Lord has for me this day.

I'm pleased that you've taken some time out of your busy schedule to

visit with me. It's sincerely my prayer that all is well in your household

and I do appreciate our time together.

The word of God says " Thus I will punish the world for it's evil

And the wicked for their iniquity " (Isaiah 13:11).

Folks how about you, I believe that the Father is not fooling around when

it comes to just punishment for sin. It's imperative that you understand

retributive suffering, in other words it's just another way to describe

punishment, penalty for wrongdoing.

Many people don't want to accept the fact that God sentences people

to " ETERNAL FIRE " for rejecting him. This is a fact and it is clearly

taught in the Word of God. If we are ever apprehensive regarding our

future, eternity, or God's judgment, we can always remind ourselves of

God's love. We know that he loves us perfectly. His love will quiet your

fears and give you confidence. Sinners who don't seek forgiveness from

God, will face eternal separation from him.

Disobedience is sin, and it breaks our fellowship with the father. But,

fortunately, when we disobey, God is willing to forgive us and to restore

our relationship with him. When you're corrected, don't resent it.

Instead, renew your fellowship with God.

Our sin can have physical or mental side affects that can cause great

suffering. Sometimes God has to punish his children in order to bring us

back to Him. I've always told my children and grandchildren that their

is a consequence to everything. He will punish your iniquity... He will

expose your sins! Realize that God is urging you to follow his paths

instead of stubbornly going your own way.

LAST POINT: Some may believe that they got away with a certain

sin or behavior, but eventually justice will be rendered. It may seem

that sin and treachery often go unpunished, but God's justice is not

limited to this life's rewards.

Until Next Time...

Jim