Friday August 4
Bible Reading: Rev. 8: 6 - 13
Topic: Unfolding Divine Judgements
Today we read about the
effects of the four trumpets sounded.
The judgement was really
catastrophic and disastrous: a third of trees, vegetation and earth's
consumables are destroyed with fire; a third of the earth's seas turn into
blood and its aquatic life die; a third of rivers and fountains become bitter,
and poisonous.
Many die of thirst.
All these remind us of
God's judgement on Pharaoh and Egypt (Ex. 7 - 12)
The fourth trumpet judges
all things pertaining to light. There is darkness. The effects of these
judgements on the environment made life miserable and unbearable, but worse was
to come (v. 13).
It is really a fearful
thing to fall into the Hands of the Living God! (Heb. 10: 31)
The earth is the Lord's
and the fullness thereof (Ps. 24: 1). In His anger, He judges His creations the
way He wants. Where are the gods that contend for power?
Is. 45: 5 - 7 clearly
declare the Supremacy of God. He is the Ultimate Only those who run into Him
for refuge are saved. (Pro. 18: 10)
Have you taken that step?
If not, today is your
chance to secure your eternal destiny
Do not delay.
Prayer
My God, You are my Shelter
from the stormy blast and my Eternal Home, grant me Your grace to walk and work
that I may dwell in You, Amen.
Memory Verse Rev. 8: 13
"And the seven Angels
which had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound"
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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