" GOD'S JUDGMENT "

It's truly good to see you again, how was your time off

yesterday? Were you able to reflect on the true meaning

of the Memorial Day observance here in the United States?

This weeks message is one of great consequences to many

so for your own good please open up your heart and your

mind.

The major purpose for the return of Jesus, known as the

Second Coming is to judge people for how we've lived on

earth. On judgment day those of us who accepted Jesus and

lived his way will be raised to eternal life and those who rejected

Jesus and lived any way they pleased will face eternal punishment.

God's judgment is a indisputable fact and it will be directed towards

the wicked. God will unleash his fury towards those who do not know

Him. I suspect that the unsaved around the world will be grieve

stricken ed when they realize that they have chosen the wrong side.

Can you imagine the horror accompanied by much regret, in knowing

that it will be too late to switch sides. Now, we don't know exactly

when it will happen, but we know that no one will be able to flee their

final encounter with Jesus Christ.

God allows unbelievers to remain for a while. God's judgment of all

people is coming. We are to make ourselves ready by making sure

that our faith is sincere. Just as the Roman Army and our Military

today. We use our weapons for authority and judgment. Our

punitive measure is swift and we like to think just. Jesus' sharp,

two-edged sword represents God's ultimate authority and judgment.

God's message regarding judgment: (1) Evil will certainly be punished;

(2) Those faithful to God have hope for a new future; (3) God is

sovereign in human history; (4) God's ultimate purpose is to

establish his eternal kingdom. With what's going on in the

world today we should be very careful how we treat others.

Any nation that mistreats people who obey God will be chastened.

We should always be vigilant and stand up for God's people.

God promises a final judgment, a day of world-wide destruction

( Revelation 20:12-15). To be spared from judgment, recognize

that you have sinned, that you and I unfortunately are sinners.

We must also reconcile that our sin will bring judgment, that we

cannot save ourselves, and that only the Father Himself can

save us. Please reconcile that we are not guaranteed five

minutes from now, so now is the time to settle where you will

spend eternity. Do you have a personal relationship with

Jesus Christ?

Until Next Time...

Jim