Luke 17: 30 ‘It will be just like this on the day the
Son of Man is revealed. 31 On that day no one who is on the housetop,
with possessions inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the
field should go back for anything. 32 Remember Lot’s wife! 33 Whoever tries to keep their life will lose
it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it. 34 I tell you, on that night two people will
be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.35 Two women will be grinding corn together;
one will be taken and the other left.’
37 ‘Where, Lord?’ they asked.
He
replied, ‘Where there is a dead body, there the
vultures will gather.’
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After the football game I dreaded the thought of navigating
my way back home. I had to take extra buses and I just knew they would be
crowed and hot. I noticed a few familiar people going towards a car. “Can I get in?” I asked. “Nah… There’s not
enough room” they replied disappointingly. I could clearly see room for me in
their car.
- There have been times when I have been left out.
- There have been times when I was not part of the special group.
- There have been times when I wished I could be part of the “in” crowd.
JESUS tells HIS disciples about the harsh reality of what
will take place when HE returns to gather HIS people. HE explains that one day,
after HIS ascension to heaven, HE will return to collect only those who believe
in HIM. Some people in the same household will be gathered with HIM and others
will not.
- GOD says to me “Believe that MY SON has provided the only way back to ME.”
- GOD says to me “Focus on MY SON and you will be saved.”
- GOD says to me “JESUS is the only way, the only truth and the only life.”
JESUS’ bold message may turn people off and HE,
unfortunately, knew it. HE knows some people will harden their hearts and call
HIM a fairytale. Many will choose to go in their own direction, BUT GOD wants
me to be part of HIS “in crowd.” HE wants me to open up my heart and believe
that JESUS died specifically for me. I am welcomed into HIS family.
- Are you doubting GOD’s love for you?
- Do you feel left out?
- Can you believe GOD will welcome you into HIS family with open arms, no matter what sin you have committed?
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