The Future

Zephaniah 2:2-4

Gather while there is still time, before judgment begins and

your opportunity is blown away like chaff.  Act now, before

the fierce fury of the LORD falls and the terrible day of the

LORD’S anger begins. Beg the LORD to save you—all you

who are humble, all you who uphold justice.  Walk humbly

and do what is right.  Perhaps even yet the LORD will protect

you from His anger on that day of destruction.  (NLT)

     The Lord has always been faithful to warn the world about His coming judgments. He does not sugar coat the destruction that will befall the people of this fallen world who reject His righteous ways.  God is being more than patient and long suffering for mankind because He wants no one left behind to suffer the terrible destruction and horror of God’s final wrath. It will be a dark and fright-ening time for those who love this wicked world more than God. The death and destruction that God pours out upon this earth for seven years will be unlike anything the earth has ever experienced.  The Word of God not only explains the terrible suffering that the entire world will experience, but He also tells us how we can escape the horror of it all. 

     The picture the Bible paints from the Old Testament prophets through the Book of Revelation gives us a pretty clear picture of how He will bring about the completion of His Plan for Man.  We know the ending of this life is not good for those who reject the Living God, Jesus Christ, because they will spend eternity in Hell.  But for those who are called by the Savior's Name, will live forever in the glory of God's Presence.  The Lord wants no one to be thrown into the eternal Lake of Fire with Satan and his fallen angels, because He gives most of us plenty of opportunities to accept His gift of salvation. Our Gracious God has given us glimpses into the future so we would know what to do in order to escape the last days of this evil world.  Pay close attention to God's Word and take heed my friends, for it will save your life.

                                 A Whisper of Hope

Look closely, My child…for I have shown you future days.  I have told you how My Story ends and when your eternal life begins.  I have explained in detail what lies ahead for this fallen world, and how you can escape its destruction.  It’s a simple plan and one that I give you the power to follow.

Ezekiel 33:11

“As surely as I live”, says the Sovereign LORD,

“I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. 

I only want them to turn from their wicked ways

so they can live.” (NLT)

       But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion 

          and gracious long suffering and abundant 

                           in mercy and truth.

                                 (Psalm 86:15)