Issue 15 - Day 1

2 Thessalonians 1

2 Thessalonians 1:6-9
6)  Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
7)  And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
8)  In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
9)  Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

We don’t often look at the destructive power of God in the final day, however this is what makes it a great and terrible day. We are hooked on the concept of a tender, loving God. The greatest lie of our days is “God is Love”. This is not technically a lie, but people understand it to mean God is nothing else than love, which is a lie. Above all else, God is holy and just.

On the final day, at least for those who refuse the gospel, God will descend on them and destroy them utterly. No sci-fi movie can ever come close to the level of destruction that will occur. The words of Revelation are graphic, yet are equally clear there is an amazing amount we do not understand. One thing is clear, we do not want to suffer in that destruction, and the only way to avoid it is to repent now.

How many people do you know who will burn on that day? How many people will you meet today that will burn on that day? How many people will burn because you failed to open your mouth? How much do you hate them to not say a word?
Share the gospel this week, today even. Pick a friend, pray for them, and plan to witness to them.