Good morning, blog readers, from clear and cool (53 degrees) Wisconsin where, on my morning walk, I was once again blessed to see the heavens declaring the glory of God (Psalm 19:1)!
This morning, as part of my devotions, I read from Chapter Six of Dr. Henry Morris’ book, “The Revelation Record,” which was titled: “The Great Day of God’s Wrath.” Now I don’t know about you or your church, but I don’t hear a lot of preachers preaching these days on “The Wrath of God.” Here’s what Dr Morris had to say: “The time of singing has finally ceased, for the hour of judgment has come. The Lamb, whose right it is, has received the earth’s title deed and now must begin to take possession of His kingdom. The scroll whose writing is within has been rolled and sealed with seven seals. Before the great claim can be verified officially, the seals must be broken and the writing openly displayed. By the same token, the invaders of earth and their human lackeys must be expelled before the Lamb’s divine ownership will ever be openly recognized. Thus, the opening of the seals coincides with the judgments on the earth. As each successive seal is broken, the wrath of God takes successive toll on the earth and its inhabitants. Thus begins a seven- year period of the most severe troubles the world will ever know. This is “the day of the Lord,” the time when God breaks His agelong silence and speaks from heaven in mighty power. The great judgments of this period are described in words of fire by the prophets of the Old Testament, especially Isaiah and Daniel. It requires the Book of Revelation, however, to provide a basic topical and chronological framework which enables us to sort them all out and put them in right perspective.
This seven-year period (see Chapter 1) is also the same as Daniel’s famous ‘seventieth week’ (Daniel 9:24-27). With respect to the unbelieving nation of Israel, it is to be ‘the time of Jacob’s trouble’ (Jeremiah 30:7). For the unbelieving Gentiles, it is ‘the time of Jacob’s trouble’ (Jeremiah 30:7). For the unbelieving Gentiles, it is the time of ‘the indignation of the Lord upon all nations’ (Isaiah 34:2).” All I can say is: “Wow! Wow! Wow and Wow! But, thankfully, we have a Savior from sin, judgment and wrath. Thank You, Jesus!
Please know, if you are not a believer in Jesus, you are under the wrath of God and destined for an eternity in hell. But, there’s “good news,” you don’t have to go there. Simply, agree with God you are a sinner who needs a Savior Who is Jesus (Romans 3:23, 24) and believe He died on a cross for your sins, was buried and raised from the dead (I Corinthians 15:1-4) to forgive all your sins and give you eternal life (John 3:16). And, if you do, I’ll see you in heaven! Then, simply, watch, wait, work, witness for, walk with and worship Jesus until He comes. Love, Doug (9/5/24)