“And the beast was seized, and with him the false prophet who performed the signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image; these two were thrown alive into the lake of fire, which burns with brimstone” (Revelation 19:20).
The day is coming when all the wicked will be judged. Those who seem to rule with authority and power will fall too. All who defy the Lord will wind up with the wicked one. You know these things. Why do you freely ignore the sin in you when the cure is already available? This is the question we ask of others, but it is also the question we each must ask ourselves.
Lord, why do I ignore You when I know what is right. Before I do something contrary to Your Word, I must first ignore the Holy Spirit telling me not to. I do not do the things I ought but do the very things I hate. I do need to be saved. Prick my conscience so that I see these things and do not act upon them. Help me not just to react, but to willingly act according to Your will. Help me to see clearly so that I walk the right way and do those things which are good in Your sight.
Lord Jesus, this is the moment from which You alone can save me. I live in the paradox of life where I do not do what I should, but do the things I know are wrong. Lead me, Lord, so that, following You, I am quick to repent, slow to give into temptation, and always willing to confess. Help me understand more and more each day how to live this new life that You have given me. Lord, save me from myself. Amen.
