December 13
Scripture of the day: "'For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace; and all the arrogant and every evildoer will be chaff; and the day that is coming will set them ablaze,' says the Lord of hosts, 'so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall. You will tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day which I am preparing,' says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 4:1-3
Thought of the day: There is no doubt that His day of judgment will come. On that day, He will punish the wicked ... and vindicate the righteous. That day of judgment will answer all questions about His love and justice. That day will satisfy the righteous ... bringing understanding and joy. But it is a day to be greatly feared by the unrighteous. "For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay.' and again, 'The Lord will judge His people.' It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:30-31.
Challenge of the day: God's wrath against sin is very real. God has said, "Behold, all souls are Mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is Mine. The soul who sins will die." Ezekiel 18:4. Spiritual death (separation from God) is sin's eternal punishment. Our only escape is by accepting the free gift of salvation that was paid for by Jesus. That is the one true Christmas gift! click here: Gospel/911God to learn how to make that coming day be a day of joy rather than a day of judgment.
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