21 OCT 23 Saturday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“So you see, just as death came into the world through a man, now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man. Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.” 1 Cor. 15: 21-22
Even as I write this today, the tension of the rope of Christ’s return appears to be very tight. We can speculate this as we see once again Israel being attacked and a greater war encompassing the rest of the world is possible. War brings great loss of life and ultimately, everyone fears death. (Heb. 2:15) Most of the world doesn’t think anything of the second coming of Jesus or a life that is after death.
There are those who don’t believe in God, but believe they should still go to heaven. They have done enough good to outweigh the bad they have done. Even the most horrid sinner is self-deceived in their thinking as they too believe they have a place in heaven. Are you evil enough for God to punish you with hell? To be good in God’s eyes is to be morally perfect in thought, word, and deed. Jesus says that there is none good, but God. (Mark 10:15)
Where does that leave us? We die. Death came through Adam, but there is a solution to death. Everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life and will be resurrected to live with Him forever. How do you belong to Jesus? Repent of your sins and put your trust in Jesus for what he did for you on the cross. He will make you presentable to God by taking your sins and he will give you his righteousness. At that point, you will become one of God’s kids and have a place in heaven.
As things heat up in Israel, are you ready for Jesus to return? This could be the moment and you don’t want to be here as Jesus’ enemy when he shows up. It will be too late then because no mercy or grace will be extended. You have had the time to respond.
Are you ready for the return of Jesus?
Reading Plan: Psalm 20, 21:1-7; 2 Kings 25:8-12, 22-26; 1 Cor. 15:12-29; Matt. 11:7-15
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