It´s not good to be away from the Lord, in rebellion, because He promises to the rebellious not to be a good Shepherd, but a righteous Judge. What is the reason for someone to go against the One who is good and whose mercy endures forever (Ps 106.1)? The rebel does not know what he will lose by not humbling himself before the Almighty. In addition to God delivering him from the enemy, he will also surround him with all kinds of blessings in this life and the future.
If a lion is prowling on the way, it is best to turn around and try to stay as far away from him as possible; we should act the same way towards leopards, for example. Whoever has no judgment thinks it is easy to get rid of unclean spirits. Yes, he can be free, if he seeks the Lord, but, by himself, it will never happen. Nothing is safer than being in fellowship with the Creator!
Imagine a bear, weighing up to 400 kilos, whose blow is capable of launching an adult far away! Think of the case when such an animal losing its children. He becomes a real danger to anyone who runs into it. That is how God says we will go to the unrighteous and the wicked, who know the Truth, but prefer to live as if they were lost. It would be more prudent to find the Lord in faith!
The best experience anyone can have with God is through faith in Jesus. Today, the Lord wants to see mankind with open arms to be received into the divine family. The greatest symbolism of this was demonstrated by Jesus in the reunion of the prodigal son with his father. The boy regretted his bad decisions of leaving home, so he was surprised to find himself at a party prepared by his father.
What the Almighty has declared through Hosea will happen to those who hand over the control of their lives to the devil. Some think that, after death, they will just ask forgiveness for their sins, and everything will be fine. The truth is this: our eternity is decided before death. After that, the Judgment will come. Do not think that we will have time to see our mistakes and repent, as this is not revealed in Scripture.
How would you like to be found by God? With hugs and greetings to welcome the Kingdom of Heaven, or watching Him break the webs of your heart? He can do this very smoothly now. In this way, you will awaken to the Truth and be a blessing when you receive Him. However, if you miss that opportunity, get ready!
Say no to the error that entered you, as in every human being, in the act of the fall of Adam, and invite Jesus to be your Savior and Lord. A madman may not accept Him, but his future will be disastrous. Change your life for the better now!
In Christ, with love,
R. R. Soares
Merciful God! We never want to think of having You as a lion, but as our Shepherd, who will take us to the green pastures, to the calm waters, and will receive us with affectionate hugs.
Forgive our defiance and, with it, our mistakes. Iniquity does not please us, but holiness. We do not wish to leave this life with hellish hatred, but with Your infinite love. Come to free us from all evils.
Break our hearts with your love, make us enter your world, washed by the blood of Jesus. We do not want the devil as our teacher, but you, the glorious Father. We wish to know You in the beauty of Your holiness. Thanks for everything!
and Serug lived after he begat Nahor two hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.
(Genesis 11:23)