Friday, March 14, 2014

In or Out - March 14, 2014

Scripture: Revelations 7-11
15“That is why they stand in front of God’s throne
and serve him day and night in his Temple.
And he who sits on the throne will give them shelter.
16 They will never again be hungry or thirsty;
they will never be scorched by the heat of the sun.
17 For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd.
He will lead them to springs of life-giving water.
And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.” - Revelations 7
11 But after three and a half days, God breathed life into them, and they stood up! Terror struck all who were staring at them. 12 Then a loud voice from heaven called to the two prophets, “Come up here!” And they rose to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched.
The nations were filled with wrath, but now the time of your wrath has come.
It is time to judge the dead and reward your servants the prophets,
as well as your holy people, and all who fear your name,
from the least to the greatest.
It is time to destroy all who have caused destruction on the earth.”
- Revelations 11

Message:
In or Out. With GOD or without. Light or Dark.

Observation/Promise:
There's only two places in the spiritual realm, in the light or in the dark. There's only two places we can be in, either we are in the light or in the dark.
Either you are with GOD or not. Either you belong to GOD or the devil. If you don't belong to God, you belong to the devil. There's no such thing as in between. Either you love GOD or hate Him. If you love the world and everything this world offers, then you do not love GOD. If you do not fear GOD, you will be afraid of something else. Why would you be in the dark where GOD is not there when being in the light is so much better because GOD is on your side and you will forever be in His shelter, in His keeping, in His arms. Just as a mother looks at their child, is how GOD looks at us, with so much love and compassion. There's no losing when you are with GOD, HE will always lead His sheep into spring of life.

Command/Application:
Fear GOD, by loving Him and giving Him the highest respect and authority in your life. Let GOD lead you like a Shepherd leads His sheep. Worship and love GOD with all your heart. You can never lose when you belong to GOD. And if you fear GOD, you need not the terrors of the earth or in the days coming upon the earth for you know that GOD is Sovereign, He is always in control. And even the terrors that come upon the earth are part of His will and plan to punish the wicked and give judgement to all the works of mankind. When the judgement of the earth comes, you need not be afraid because you know that this is all part of GOD's plan. So are you in or out?