These are the days that try men's souls, and it seems that all we know as "good" is being challenged and turned upside down. Among the many prophetic promises we find in God's Word, there are those that speak of a time of accountability and judgement for the choices and decisions we have made to rebel against the knowledge of God and His commands. The problem for humanity is that no one knows the day or hour when that day will arrive.
I have been taught that the great white throne Judgement is the place when we will all be judged and that judgement by The God of all creation will be final. Yet, when I read the history of man's days upon the earth according to the Biblical record, I find ancient prophecies that have been fulfilled over and over, of a judgment here on earth that God, in His Divine Justice, will execute against evil deeds and those who commit them. Because His ways are not our ways, we wonder why not now, considering all the corruption we see around us.
I read in the Word, that when the chosen of God violated His commands and took on other gods, committing gross act of idolatry and immorality, time passed for them to course correct before they suffered a Divine judgement. Even the enemies of God were given time to turn from their wicked ways before the destruction came. God is patient and not content that any should perish in the ignorance of rejecting Him but that all should come to the knowledge of His Son, Jesus, the One He sent to save the world of humanity from eternal extinction, separated from Him which is the ultimate penalty for sin. (the violation of His Holiness).
However, there comes a day on the calendar when God's patience is over, and He will act if the warnings are not heeded, and corrections are not made. His word speaks to the theme of His justice as well as His mercy. It speaks of a "day" in which the evil acts and wicked people will come under a Holy accountability and pay a penalty here on earth (and beyond).
There will be a day when we will realize in God's economy, "Time's Up" for evil doers to turn from their wicked ways. In the last few weeks, I seem to be finding all the verses that speak to that end. That said, I'm not one who focuses on doom and gloom but the heaviness of Holiness in this season is pressing in. There is much to be concerned about in the world that touches our lives, yet there is nothing new under the sun.
We live in a time of great revelation and also great deception. When we look at the totality of God's Word and commands, it's apparent that there is structure, order and organized functioning in the best interests of a civilized society that He rules over and commands. To violate His commands is to invite chaos and a diminished social order. The author of confusion and chaos is none other than the arch enemy of our Kingdom and our King, the one who deceived Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden: Lucifer himself.
For those who understand the structure of Divine authority and fight each day against the chaos of the enemy, we say "How long oh Lord, until you act?" We read in various books like the Isaiah, Ezekiel, Psalm, Nahum, Malachi, even Revelation, where the believers wonder why evil is not obliterated and good people are not rescued, and God speaks to their hearts.
Isaiah 26:20-21, Ezekiel 12:22-28, Psalm 2 and 94, Malachi 3:14- 4:3, Nahum 1:1-6 and Rev 2:20-29
History repeats itself and yet as believers in the One true God of eternity and the Son He sent to redeem us, Jesus the Christ, we trust that there will be one last cycle; one last generation of humanity to suffer the chaos and receive from the enemy, for the one last time, all the knowledge of evil needed as the how-to destroy those who were created in God's image. They never realize they are fulfilling a suicide mission for their own life and eternity as well.
Warnings have been given throughout the Word of God that there will come a day and time for earthly consequences for evil behavior (as defined by our Creator). The standard for "evil behavior" is that which rejects God and His ruling authority over all He created. Humanity's ruling authority as delegated by God to us, is to mirror and align with His Written Word.
The words of warning are to both the church and the "world". If we read God's Word as an academic exercise, the possibility of a Holy God providing a way to reconcile with humans is presented. If we read God's Word with a spiritual understanding, in trust we know the "way" was, is and will only ever be in the person of Jesus, God in flesh, who came to pay the blood price for humanity's willful rebellion of our Sovereign Creator.
As to the timing, and given the world is spiraling out of (our) control, by the deliberate acts of ancient immortals, who we have come to understand and identify as demonic fallen beings, it seems that the scales of Divine justice are about to tip and provide accountability. Those who are serving evil will not escape when accountability is demanded.
Amos 3:7, "Adonai God does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." In our day and time, I have come to understand that a Prophet is a person who is in a personal deep intimate relationship with the Lord. One who knows His voice and His Word, the Bible, which is His will. Are we paying attention to the "signs" and words Yahweh is giving and speaking to us?
Since the epic day on the earth calendar when Yeshua (Jesus) the exact representation of God in flesh form, invaded the earth, paid the price for human rebellion, returned to His rightful place at the right hand of God, the Father, and then sent His Holy Spirit to dwell within those who believe, we can fulfill that definition of a "prophet". As His intimate "friend" we can "know" what Yahweh is about to do and recognize the times, because He reveals such things to His people.
Many in our day are saying, "what we see has been going on for ages and nothing changes. Why should we believe today will be any different? All your "prophetic warnings are for a future time".
To that, the Lord has taken me to different verses and over the course of history, revealing that accountability did come, not in the ultimate Great White Throne judgement that admittedly does happen in the future, (Revelation 20:11-15) but on an earthly scale that we, in our flesh, can and will experience. Then, He asks me if I will stand firm on His word that this is the "day" and warn that there is judgment (consequences) coming that will not be postponed.
Let us be diligent to heed the warnings, allow Him to show us our sin if we don't already know what it is, repent and course correct before the temporal boom is lowered.
Consequences for ungodly acts and attitudes are for the purpose of course correction and not annihilation. God loves and just as a Father disciplines, our Sovereign Creator does as well. This word is for the saved to return to the Lord in surrender and obedience to His ruling authority. For the unsaved, untoward life circumstances are to cause you to look for and find, the One who holds eternity and the future in His hands.
The Holy Spirit is calling. Can you hear Him?
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