Hey Jude - Day Three

"Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day. In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire."  Jude, verses 5-7

My Sunday School class is studying hell right now.  It is not fun.  I can't stress enough, it is not fun!!!  I do not enjoy it in any way.  However, it's only scary for an individual if that individual thinks they may be going there.  In other words, believers can study hell, know that it is a terrible and awful thing, but not be afraid.  Because believers know that hell is not their future.

The same goes for the verses we are studying today.  There will ultimately be a reward for our choices on earth.  Did we choose God, or not?  Black and white.  And before someone starts whining about a vengeful God, look at these three examples, above.  God FIRST delivered the Hebrews out of Egypt (Exodus 14 & 15).  The angels were in God's home FIRST before they decided to rebel (Isaiah 14:12-15).  God was willing to save Sodom and Gomorrah FIRST before destruction if just ten righteous people could be found (Genesis 18). 

God is always calling us to Him.  Begging, pleading with us to come to Him.  How many times must we hear his plea before we submit to Him?  The entire Bible is filled with His calling.  But one day we won't hear those calls anymore.

This is a downer post today, huh?  ;0)  I know, we all want to hear the good stuff, the love stuff, the fun stuff.  But we need - I need - to make sure that we all know the consequences for not accept the good stuff, the love stuff, the fun stuff.

If these verses make you sick to your stomach, or if you first tendency is to stop reading because of the content, or if you are saying crass things about me about being preachy - try to pray.  If you can't pray right now . . . email me.  I'll pray for you.  There's nothing to be afraid of . . . if you are His.  Absolutely nothing!!