June 25, 2011 You Know

You Know
Read Isaiah 20 - 24

Isa 24:23 The moon will be embarrassed, the sun ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders, gloriously.

AS YOU read these chapters, you probably shuddered at the severity of God’s judgment. I want you to think about this as you consider people you know who do not know Jesus as Lord.
The devastation described here is nothing compared to the eternal destruction of Hell. In Hell there is no release from agony—forever. Think of the worst pain you’ve experienced. Magnify it a great deal. Then think of living in this torment forever. Go ahead. Shudder.
Why do I focus on torment? I think we ignore judgment and Hell too much, even deny its existence for the unsaved soul. We rationalize not telling people of Jesus’ love by saying of Hell, “It’s not so bad.” But it is bad. It’s horrible torment beyond understanding.
Souls will be separated from the Glory of God forever. The glory described above is brighter than the moon and sun. God’s Glory stretches throughout creation. And his mighty power is made known.
A mighty God, who is judge and savior, has created you. Are you saved from judgment? Are your friends and family? Neighbors? Co-workers?
If you answered, “No.” or “I don’t know.” to those questions, be the light of God’s glory in their lives.


Pause and Consider: hell is beyond horrible—pray to God that you love people enough to tell them of Jesus’ judgment and Jesus’ salvation.