That day is approaching

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, 48which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away.  49So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just,  50and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”
51Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”                                            Matthew 13:47-51   NKJV

We are living in historical times, in fact, these are times that will frame the future of the world. Three world leaders, known for their hunger for control: Russia, China and North Korea meeting  together for a united display of their military power. Ukraine are still locked in battle with Russia with many lives being lost and families and homes devastated. Many other countries, including Israel and Palestine being torn apart with bloodshed and starvation. Many immigrants desperate for a new life, are risking their lives by travelling across the waters in search of freedom. Knife crimes are on the increase and many lives are being lost. There is hatred brewing all over the place. 

How long do you think God is going to put up with all of this before He says, 'Enough' and sends Jesus to rescue His people from all of this. Some may say that He didn't when His people were being imprisoned, tortured and killed in WWII. That is true and we just don't know the answer to that one. What we do know is that evil is now on the increase with the threat of WWIII on the horizon. It is a scary place to live in for many people. 

Jesus is committed to His people and one day soon, God will tell Him to come and get us out of here. In our scripture today, we see a dragnet catching all that is in the sea. The angels represent fisherman  who pick the good out and throw the bad away. This is a picture of what it will be like on judgement day. All of those who know Jesus (the good) will be escorted into heaven. Those who don't know Jesus (the bad) will be cast away into the furness of fire. This is a little scary and, some may say unkind. But, we have all heard about Jesus and some have accepted Him and others have refused and rejected His offer of eternal life. The latter, will have had their chance on earth but they said no. It will be too late when the angels are sifting through the good and bad - much too late.

Therefore, while we're still on earth, we have a decision to make. What you choose will determine your fate. Just think, you may never get this chance again. If you were to die in your sin today, you would not get to be with Jesus. After death, there is no choice. Therefore, you need to consider your future destination and quickly. Do you want to be in heaven with Jesus and all others who know Him. Or, are you choosing hell?

There is a prayer just below that you can pray if you want to know Jesus, be a Christian and guarantee yourself a place in heaven. Why don't you say this right now! 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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