Based on Jeremiah 15:1-9 (New King James Version)
“Then the Lord said to me, ‘Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people. Cast them out of My sight, and let them go forth. And it shall be, if they say to you, ‘Where should we go?’ then you shall tell them, ‘Thus says the Lord: ‘Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity.’ ’ ‘And I will appoint over them four forms of destruction,’ says the Lord: ‘the sword to slay, the dogs to drag, the birds of the heavens and the beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. I will hand them over to trouble, to all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem. ‘For who will have pity on you, O Jerusalem? Or who will bemoan you? Or who will turn aside to ask how you are doing? You have forsaken Me,’ says the Lord, ‘You have gone backward. Therefore I will stretch out My hand against you and destroy you; I am weary of relenting! And I will winnow them with a winnowing fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children; I will destroy My people, since they do not return from their ways. Their widows will be increased to Me more than the sand of the seas; I will bring against them, against the mother of the young men, a plunderer at noonday; I will cause anguish and terror to fall on them suddenly. ‘She languishes who has borne seven; she has breathed her last; her sun has gone down while it was yet day; she has been ashamed and confounded. And the remnant of them I will deliver to the sword before their enemies,’ says the Lord.”
Today’s message is not easy to accept, but at the same time, because the problem that the Lord has is not easy to accept either. Many that prophesy or preach and teach lies promise peace, and prosperity, and that everything will be fine, but that is not true. They are not speaking on God’s behalf, but rather, they are trying to please people. And for what? For their own gain. And some might say, “That is the problem that there is, that there are many charlatans and liars in the ministry, and that’s why we are where we are. And yes, it’s true, but they are not the only ones. If it were like that, then the masses wouldn’t follow them. And also, there are many that think that they are fine, and that they fear the God. But is that really the case? Are the people that follow lies and fables not as evil as those that preach lies and fables, just like those that think that are fine, but they are only looking to do their own will? Is there true faith on the earth, or are there things that seem like they are good? That is the problem, and there is nothing that can be hidden from the Lord’s eyes, and that’s why we are where we are. And even more, everything will get worse because things are quickly worsening. There isn’t a true turning to God, but quite the contrary, and that attitude is what makes God’s judgment come faster.
What is the problem that exists today? The majority despise God. But the grave problem is that they despise Him knowing Who He is and what He has done. There is no lack of knowledge of the Most High and of what He did through His Christ for all humanity. The majority know that God exists, and they know the meaning of the cross. So then, there is no desire to look to believe in Him or to fear Him. It’s either a conscious lack of respect or hatred. And that is what brings about His judgment. But there will be some supposed believers that will say, “God is good, and He will not allow such judgment, because He is love.” And unfortunately, that too is a lie. The Word of God says that He is slow to anger and great in mercy, but that doesn’t mean that His wrath will never come. And you can’t fool God, because those same people that speak of such love say this for their own convenience, because they want for God to justify their sin and to accept them with their abominations. The Word says this: “As it is written: ‘There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no, not one.’ ‘Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have practiced deceit’; ‘the poison of asps is under their lips’; ‘whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.’ ‘Their feet are swift to shed blood; destruction and misery are in their ways; and the way of peace they have not known.’ ‘There is no fear of God before their eyes.’” Romans 3:10-18. The Lord also says this: “‘A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am the Father, where is My honor? And if I am a Master, where is My reverence?’ says the Lord of hosts to you priests who despise My name. Yet you say, ‘In what way have we despised Your name?’ ‘You offer defiled food on My altar, but say, ‘In what way have we defiled You?’ By saying, ‘The table of the Lord is contemptible.’ And when you offer the blind as a sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? Offer it then to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you favorably?’ says the Lord of hosts.” Malachi 1:6-8.
The issue that exists today is that despite people knowing who God and His Christ are, instead of looking for Him and with legitimate reasons, the majority only want to do their will, whether it be despising God, or looking to use Him. He is not acknowledged for Who He is, and far less, they don’t look to do His will. The majority think that the purpose of their life is to just do whatever they want. Almost every human being, whether unbeliever o even the supposed believer, says in their heart: “My will be done, and not yours God.” That’s what they show with everything they do and think. And God did not make us with that purpose. Whether we want to accept it or not, God created us for Him, and not for ourselves. And until a person does not come to understand that they will never see life. This is what the Lord says: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Matthew 7:21-23. So then, while a person does not look to do the Father’s will, and that this dictates the course of their life, they are still on a way to death. The Word also says this: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:7-9. This is an unbreakable spiritual law. So then, it is not just God’s punishment, but also, it is part of a natural consequence in the universe. There is no life outside of God and His will.
So then, what does produce life, and will help me avoid God’s judgement? “Jesus answered him, ‘The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.’” Mark 12:29-31. And in loving God, there is no looking for your own convenience, but rather, love is unselfish. So then, will you come to love God as you should so you can escape the coming judgment? Lord bless! John