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ALL BURNED UP
LORD’S DAY, SEPTEMBER 25
2 Peter 3:10
Isaiah 51:1-11
“Let the proud be ashamed…”
ALL BURNED UP
The final judgment is a subject seldom taught in churches these days. Yet the Scripture is filled with warnings concerning this coming event. The prophet Isaiah spoke of God’s final judgment which would cause the normal functions of our solar system to cease (Isa 13:10-11). Micah also raised his voice concerning that terrible day (Mic 1:2-4).
During His earthly ministry, the Lord Jesus joined His voice with that of the prophets, warning against the coming judgment. This subject continued to be taught in the early church, as well as by great Christian teachers down through the years. The faithful evangelists of a few decades ago were ridiculed as preachers of “fire and brimstone,” because of their constant warnings about the coming judgment of God. But such preaching served to turn many to Christ and brought many believers back to the paths of righteous living.
Today’s church does not like to hear such old-fashioned preaching. Comfortable Christians do not show much interest in the consummation of this age. But the day is coming! Sad to say, even for some believers, it will be more like “a thief in the night” than a return of the Shepherd. Peter reminded us of that great and terrible day of the Lord. Everything will be burned up. The horrible description of this verse sounds very much like the “super novas” described by astronomers: A time when a star such as our sun finally comes to the end of its life and destroys itself and all the planets which orbit around it.
Scripture tells us that with a tremendous noise and an all-consuming heat, the earth and all the works of man shall come to an end. We are reminded of the words of our Lord: “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” Since the only thing of eternal value is God’s revelation of Himself, we who know Him should build our lives on the eternal Word.
THOUGHT: Am I ready for the coming judgment?
PRAYER: Father, someday all the wealth of this world will be worthless. Let me live today for Thee.