Scripture: Matthew 13.  

OBSERVATION
(Key verses)

Matthew 13:41-43 (NLT)

41 The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil.

42 And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!

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

This passage of scripture reaffirms what is taught throughout the Bible, and that is: only the righteous will prevail in Heaven. In other words, church attendees won’t – if they haven’t asked Jesus into their heart and allowed Him to rule and reign over their life. Children of the greatest saints on earth won’t make the cut if they chose to live life without Jesus. Now let’s be clear, many on this earth will judge by what they see and hear, but in verse 42 we are reminded that the angels will be the hand-piece of God, and separate the righteous from the unrighteous on judgment Day. Friends you can act holy in every way around the pastor, or around your Christian friends, but only God knows about your true righteousness. There is no fooling Him. Friends, in looking over recent events, it is obvious that our life span is very questionable, for it is not old age anymore, although it can be for some. Therefore salvation is something that you will want to work on today. For those of us that have accepted Him as Lord, let us daily walk in the path of righteousness; let us grow our relationship with Christ; let us love on another, even as Christ loves us and loves His church. As we seek to walk in His paths and live according to His Word, we will live righteous lives. We will be ready to meet our Savior, even if it is today! Come Lord Jesus, come!

PRAYER
(What I will ask of God, in order for me to properly apply His Word to my life)

Lord Jesus, You are well aware of the challenges that Christians face in this world, especially when we strive to live righteous lives. Please forgive me when I have failed in my walk. Today I am pleading with You to grant me Your grace, Your love and Your power to overcome evil and to live a righteous life in Your sight.

 

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