Scripture: Isaiah 13.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Isaiah 13:9-11 (NLT)
⁹ For see, the day of the LORD is coming— the terrible day of his fury and fierce anger. The land will be made desolate, and all the sinners destroyed with it.
¹⁰ The heavens will be black above them; the stars will give no light. The sun will be dark when it rises, and the moon will provide no light.
¹¹ “I, the LORD, will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their sin. I will crush the arrogance of the proud and humble the pride of the mighty.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

When a hurricane, or a tornado, or other natural disaster is approaching we quickly tune into the radio to see if we might be affected. God’s Word is very clear to unbelievers how they will be destroyed by our God, much more final than we would expect if hit directly by a natural disaster. In light of what I read this morning, I want to assume the urgency that Isaiah had in warning everyone that we need to get our house in order, our spiritual house in order – our soul. I have relatives and many friends who live like they have never asked God for forgiveness of their sins and therefore making no effort to live for Him and in light of His commands. I would very much like to see all those that I know and love join hands with me around God’s throne when He calls us home. Friends, there is no in between. You have either asked Jesus into your heart and now living in light of His teachings, or you are destined for the destruction mentioned by Isaiah in the verses above. Listen to the voice of God today friends. I hope that you all know that my preference is to see you in heaven with me. God’s preference is that none should perish but that all will have eternal life. He gave up a lot to make it possible for you to have a means to enter heaven. Please don’t reject that gift any longer. Heed the warning from Isaiah.

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, I pray that this will be a day that many will come to know You as Lord and Savior of their lives. I pray that they will heed the warning, as given by Isaiah and reemphasized by many other prophets and disciples. Today is the day of salvation. Please give those that I love and care for that urgency of making this very important decision today. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen!

 

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