Noah’s time – Genesis 6:5,11,12
And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Lot’s time – Jude 1:7
Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication (sex outside of marriage), and going after strange flesh (sexual perversities rooted in confusion and identity issues), are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
Now:
Matthew 24:37-39 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Luke 17:28-30 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
God warned us what was coming. He also warned us about the symptoms of weird weather and earthly catastrophes that are being propagated to be caused by ‘climate change’. Don’t be fooled, these signs are evidence that Jesus’s return may be closer than you think or are prepared for.
God warned those who were His and that were listening in Noah’s and Lot’s days. Those distracted and seeking the worldly ways were destroyed. God has provided a new ark to enter into. Not one made of wood or by man’s hands. But, the One, Jesus, who died for our sins and was raised again from the dead as a sign of His power over our deaths too.
Some recent research and polls estimate that while 60-80 percent of our culture identifies as Christian, probably only 2-10% really follow the real Jesus Christ as revealed in scripture. If this is true, the majority of ‘Christians?’ are going to be disappointed with their eternal destination!
Who do you follow? Do you seek first the real Jesus, and His Kingdom and His righteousness? If you died today, do you have a real and relational faith totally immersed in Jesus Christ that will lead you to everlasting life with Him? Or are you the people described in Noah’s and Lot’s days that are living and promoting sin and sinful lifestyles? God already knows these answers as applied to each of us. But, do you?
Most want a God created in their own image. One who they control and shape. One that they can come and go as they please. Then they want a church that is suited for their needs – “One Stop Shopping.” One that sings the songs they want. Starts and finishes according to their schedule. One that is about entertainment and activities that will feed the flesh. One that is made up of people they can accept. One that isolates and separates the ages, genders, marital statuses and even economic levels. One that offers a place to go once a week, or once a month, or a couple times a year if nothing better shows up. One where kids should be seen and not heard. In other words a dead church, a worldly church and a church set to entertain men and NOT God’s presence.
A true church stands on His truth. It seeks together His kingdom and righteousness. It gives opportunity for growth on a daily basis as the ‘family’ grows together through discipleship. It’s members share life together and the spiritual gifts are evident through the fruit of the spirit. A true church family encourages each other, challenges one another and even disciplines. A true church can’t wait to get together in God’s presence and watch His signs, wonders, miracles, healings and deliverances occur through the power of the gospel of grace. His Truth, so that people can experience conviction in order to turn away from their sin. Really this is the true Gospel that ‘offends’ your flesh and worldliness. ‘Offence’ demands a response to either knee or flee to Jesus Christ. So, are you part of the true church or an apostate (false) church?
Repent, turn from your evil desires and seek Jesus with everything you are and have. If you need help or guidance, Freedom Community church (really its people) is here to help walk with you and your family into eternity.
Blessings!
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