Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power? Their seed is established in their sight with them, and their offspring before their eyes. Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of GOD upon them.
Therefore they say unto GOD, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of Thy ways. What is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto Him?
That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him what he hath done? (Job 21:7-9, 14-15, 30-31)
Job's question regarding those who live in such opposition to GOD and His ways is one we all have. GOD allows people time to come to themselves and repent, that they may turn to Him and live, not just a life pleasing to Him, but a life abundant and eternal by faith in Him and His finished and perfect work on the Cross of Calvary. But GOD'S patience and long-suffering will not last forever, and those that die in their sins, even if they enjoyed a 'good' life here, will not be in His presence in their next existence. All those who refuse to surrender to GOD on His terms and be born again, living in Him the life we were meant to live, will suffer the wrath and Judgment of GOD. We are all guilty, and condemned by GOD, who is Holy and just, and must punish sin. Though many reject GOD and demand, in word or in practice, that He stay out of 'their' lives, when they stand before their Creator, there will be no more opportunity for grace and mercy.
GOD'S grace and mercy are offered in this life, that we all may be in right relationship and fellowship with our Creator, Redeemer, and King. He made all of us, and has every right to reject those who will not receive Him on His terms through repentance of their sins and faith in Him and His Word. He has paid the price for our sins, even the wicked, and wants all to receive Him and have eternal life. He is coming back to judge this world and establish His Kingdom and He will bring the faithful unto Himself, but those that reject Him and His people will be cast out of His presence. If you don't know Him today, don't wait for a better time, or until you are better, to trust Him for Salvation.
Those of us who are secure and resting in Him are called to be His servants and ambassadors, children of the King. We are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need, as GOD provides, and with the Word of reconciliation and righteousness, rightly divided and fitly spoken, that they may see Christ in us, the hope of Glory. Those of us who are in His family, the body of Christ, are commanded to love one another as He first loved us, and to disciple one another in His Word that His people might be edified, encouraged, and equipped to do the work of the ministry He has called us to do through Him. Those who have received Him and been made new creatures in Christ are to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, and as we go where He sends us, we are to proclaim the Good News of forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation with the Father through faith in His Son, that those who believe in Him might have Life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
GOD'S grace and mercy are offered in this life, that we all may be in right relationship and fellowship with our Creator, Redeemer, and King. He made all of us, and has every right to reject those who will not receive Him on His terms through repentance of their sins and faith in Him and His Word. He has paid the price for our sins, even the wicked, and wants all to receive Him and have eternal life. He is coming back to judge this world and establish His Kingdom and He will bring the faithful unto Himself, but those that reject Him and His people will be cast out of His presence. If you don't know Him today, don't wait for a better time, or until you are better, to trust Him for Salvation.
Those of us who are secure and resting in Him are called to be His servants and ambassadors, children of the King. We are to minister to those around us who are hurting and in need, as GOD provides, and with the Word of reconciliation and righteousness, rightly divided and fitly spoken, that they may see Christ in us, the hope of Glory. Those of us who are in His family, the body of Christ, are commanded to love one another as He first loved us, and to disciple one another in His Word that His people might be edified, encouraged, and equipped to do the work of the ministry He has called us to do through Him. Those who have received Him and been made new creatures in Christ are to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, and as we go where He sends us, we are to proclaim the Good News of forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation with the Father through faith in His Son, that those who believe in Him might have Life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD, forgiveness from GOD, and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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