Isaiah 13:11 “Thus I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud and abase the haughtiness of the ruthless.”
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I know what you are thinking. “Carl, Isaiah was talking to people way back then, not us.” There is no doubt he was addressing his nation and the pagan nations around them, but these words apply to us, as well. One day, God the Father is going to send His Son Jesus back. Only this time He won’t come back as a baby in a manger. He will come back to rule and to reign. All knees will bow.
Heavy stuff, right? Yep! But it’s stuff that has to be understood. We have an obligation to the lost to warn them. We have a responsibility to share the message of salvation to as many as we can before He returns. Aren’t you concerned? Aren’t you burdened for your lost friends and family?
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There really is no need to “scare” your children with the impending doom of God’s judgment on the earth. But we do have to be upfront and share with them the importance of His return and their need to be prepared. The urgency of the times demands it. As I have written about many times in this devotional, explain to little Johnny and Susie about the Lord coming to take all of us, who are believers, home one day.
They need to understand, though, that not everyone will go. Only those who have accepted Christ Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior will enter heaven. That will undoubtedly burden them to share with everyone. I have seen children approach total strangers and witness to them with absolutely no fear. We need to be as bold.
What are you doing about preparing your family for His return? Are you busy sharing with others? Are you teaching your children about the joys of heaven? There are so many things to teach. We need to get excited. He’s coming back! And soon!
A Moment In Time 