“Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for He hath torn, and He will heal us; He hath smitten, and He will bind us up.” Hosea 6:1 KJV
The trial you are going through is orchestrated by God to return you to Him! He knows judgment is coming.
“For we know Him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto Me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge His people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
Hebrews 10:30-31 KJV
The worldly church worships another god; one who does not require repentance of sin. It's a sleeping church, accepting all in love, without warning of the day of judgment.
“But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” Romans 14:10 KJV
“Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23 KJV
Again: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."
“But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him.” Luke 12:5 KJV
When you worry and fear everything but God, then it shows unbelief. It says, you think God does not have the power to protect or save you; for indeed the god you serve is powerless.
“Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice, and ye shall serve Him, and cleave unto Him.” Deuteronomy 13:4 KJV
Our lack of obedience to His Word shows who our god is; a god made in our own image.
“Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:7 KJV
The loving thing to do is to warn of the coming judgment, for after you die, there is not opportunity for repentance. Jesus' ministry was one of repentance. From beginning to end.
“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.” Revelation 3:19 KJV
It's because I love you, that I preach this message. The time for playing church is over. Examine your heart!
Repent while there is still time.
We are not promised tomorrow.
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” James 4:14 KJV
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 12/21/16
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