All life could have been snuffed out on this planet long ago by any of the aforementioned calamitous possibilities. Was it not for the fact that we are in the hands of a loving and omnipotent God? A God who is always mindful of his children. “For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children, the Lord pities those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” Psalm 103: 11-14. God’s guidance and forbearance have one great objective in view.
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9. Although we are under constant threat from two seemingly impending natural catastrophes, and one man-made calamity. We have not been wiped out by volcanic eruptions, destroyed by meteoric strikes, or annihilated by nuclear holocaust (all of which are distinct possibilities), consequent upon a specific divine decree. As the Son of The Lord Almighty promised over two thousand years ago, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14. All divine agencies are working strenuously toward the realization of this grand finale in human history. As men endeavor to preach the gospel from shore to distant shore, that is the supreme mission of heaven. Angels are also engaged in the all-important ministry of salvation.
“Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” Revelation 14:6-7. The flash floods, the earthquakes, the tsunamis, the threatening asteroids and meteors, the erupting small volcanoes, and the giant volcanic monsters that can now erupt at any time and destroy all life on this planet. Are all under the restraining control of mighty angels. Nevertheless, their activities make one distinct, and unmistakable proclamation, ‘Jesus is coming soon therefore, prepare to meet him in peace.’ That is the event that we really need to fear. Not, the possible eruption of the monstrous, Yellowstone supervolcano.
“After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God. And he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was granted to harm the earth and the sea, saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” Revelation 7:1-3.
The seal of The Living God is His sacred law, the Seventh Day Sabbath included. Enshrined in the minds, hearts, and characters of God’s people. Heaven’s insignia and The Lord Almighty’s stamp of approval. Placed upon those who love, fear, obey, and worship Him. The Son of God did not die upon Calvary’s tree to give us a license to continue living in sin. Apart from satisfying the claims of God’s sacred law, which demanded the death of every sinner. Christ’s death also paid for the divine grace that would be imparted to every candidate of salvation to empower him to live above sin. As we read in scripture, “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12-13.
In spite of the activities on display in our world affected by all the natural phenomena demonstrated by nature from time to time, there is at present a judicial proceeding in heaven. All of these natural calamities are designed to let us know that our destiny hangs in the balance. Woe unto those people who are only concerned about the size of their bank accounts. Woe unto those people whose only interest is in the direction that the stock market takes. Woe onto those people whose only concern is the latest ruling of the Supreme Court of The United States. Woe unto those people who are continually obsessed with political issues. I have said it before and now let me say it again, JESUS IS COMING SOON!!!
“I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire; A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened.” Daniel 7:9-10.
This is where all of the real action is folks. This is what is really important. Everything else is insignificant in comparison to this all-important judgment. Where the life of every person that has ever lived from Adam and Eve until Jesus comes. Will be placed beneath the divine review. To see if he merits eternal life or eternal death. When this Judgement is concluded Jesus will be given His kingdom with all of His subjects and He will return to earth not only to put down sin but also to inaugurate His reign of righteousness.
“I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed.” Daniel 7:13-14
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