"How horrible it will be ... " (Amos
6:1,3-6,13) - This is a prophecy concerning God's judgment. Such words
need to be heard, if people are to be turned back into walking in the
ways of the Lord. If we don't hear of God's judgment, we are likely to
keep on walking in our own ways. There needs to be "an alarm to the
unconverted" (Joseph Alleine). The danger of remaining apathetic and unconverted is not the
only danger. There is also the danger that, after being converted, we
become apathetic and backslidden. God is calling us to turn to Him. He's
calling us to keep on turning to Him.
“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem”, the keynote of the service was joyful thanksgiving. They gathered together “to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving” (Nehemiah 12:27). “On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy” (Nehemiah 12:43). They sang “songs of praise and thanksgiving to God” (Nehemiah 12:46). This joyful thanksgiving is only a foretaste of the greater joy and thanksgiving of heaven: “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). In the city of God, “the glory of God” will be shining with everlasting brightness (Revelation 21:23). The Church of God will be “prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The beautiful picture of the godly wife in Proverbs 31 gives us an outline of what God is seeking to do in His people. It is summarized in Proverbs 31:30: “A woman who fears the Lord is to be
Comments
Post a Comment