Wrath

Revelation 15 & 16     Joel Keller

This blog is not designed to be a study, so I won't pretend to have a clue about much of what is written in the Book of Revelation.  I think more than I talk.  I like to ponder things. I've been pondering the wrath of God described in Revelation 16.  I know we (I) get caught up in day-to-day things like working, making enough money to live, recreation, planning for our future, etc.  But these mundane (although important) things wane in their significance in light of people's eternity.  I don't want anyone I know to experience the wrath of God; I would not wish that upon anyone.  Yet, that is the reality for individuals who do not know Jesus Christ, God's only acceptable Sacrifice for our sins.  We don't hear much about the wrath of God, hell, fire & brimstone.  We would be wise to give wrath some serious thought.

This is not meant to be a "downer" as we begin another week.  But He has quickened to me, once again, the gravity of each day we spend on this earth.  For me, it goes back to the very core of being missional in the way I live my life.  I know that You, Holy Spirit, are speaking to me all day long.  The question is: am I listening; am I actively listening for/to that still, small voice?  Or am I consumed (more like distracted) by the day-to-day stuff to the point where I miss what God is saying/doing in my daily activities? These thoughts all came about as a result of thinking about the wrath of God.  He is inviting you & me into a love relationship with Himself.  And He longs for us to share that with our family, friends, and sometimes strangers...that they would be protected from His wrath.  Every knee will bow.  Better to consciously choose that path today & live in communion with Him, rather than live in fear of wrath to come.  If we are in Christ, we need not fear the wrath of God.  Let us live lives that are pleasing to Him, being watchful for opportunities He will bring our way.  Enjoy your week!