Devotion for Saturday, August 19, 2023

“And I saw another angel flying in midheaven with an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people; and he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth, and sea and springs of waters” (Revelation 14:5-7).

How long will God have mercy?  He truly loves us and desires that none would perish.  Right up to the end, He offers the Gospel of grace.  Remember the thief who repented and is with the Lord in paradise.  Who knows but that the whole of this age is simply about the opportunity to turn to the Lord in repentance and live?  But will you wait until you hear an angel proclaiming from the heavens, or will you begin today and look to the Lord of life and live?

Lord, in this crazy mixed-up world I become disoriented and do not know which way to turn.  But that’s not true.  I do know which way to turn.  I need to repent and turn to You.  But I do not really want to do that because I am not honest with myself.  Lord, save me and turn my heart toward You.  You have come to do just that.  Help me to not waste time, but to turn to You and live eternally.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for the gift of life that You give to those who see the light.  It is so hard, and it is so simple.  Guide me, dear Lord, so that I may humbly walk with You forever.  If it be Your will, let me be a messenger to another who has not yet truly heard the word of truth.  Guide me in the way of everlasting life and help me to walk humbly with You, my God and Savior.  Amen.