“The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness, and they will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 13:41-42).
This world is already filled with those who are weeping and gnashing their teeth. Sin causes the pride-filled person to have hatred because things are not as they want them to be. The rebellion of this age will end for those who come to the righteousness of Christ, being separated from those who insist on their own way. Will it be the Lord’s will or your will which you seek? This is the real difference between those of this age.
Lord, help me to see more clearly the difference between those of this age and who You are creating us to be for the age to come. Help me to not get caught up in the ongoing nonsense of this age. Help me to lay down the arms of rebellion I know too well so that I may humbly come into Your kingdom. Guide me in all goodness, and by Your grace, help me come to You as I am able.
Lord Jesus, make of me what You will. You are the author and finisher of my faith. Lead me in Your goodness and mercy to humbly come with a willingness to be shaped by You according to the Father’s will. Remove from me all resistance to Your plan so that I may conform daily to Your image. Guide my footsteps to do what is right in Your sight, living the new life You have given me. Amen.
