November 14, 2008

Life’s Message for Friday, November 14, 2008

Posted by Judi Lynn Lake at 11:10
The Kingdom Of God Is Within You

Luke 17:20-25
[20] Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, [21] nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you." [22] Then he said to his disciples, "The time is coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not see it. [23] Men will tell you, 'There he is!' or 'Here he is!' Do not go running off after them. [24] For the Son of Man in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. [25] But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

Whoever Tries To Keep His Life Will Lose It

Jesus relates two famous incidents to his followers: the great flood in Noah's time (Genesis 6-7) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19).

Luke 17:25-29
[26] "Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. [27] People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. [28] "It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. [29] But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

Jesus warns His apostles that when this Day suddenly appears they aren't to rush off or turn away to get something. The day that the Son of Man is revealed seems to be the same day on which destruction comes, the day when one is taken and another left.

Luke 17:30-37
[30] "It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. [31] On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. [32] Remember Lot's wife! [33] Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. [34] I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. [35] Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left." [37] "Where, Lord?" they asked. He replied, "Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather."
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Some things to think about:
  • Jesus will come when nobody is expecting Him and without warning.
  • When Jesus comes it will be too late to do anything or get anything. Material possessions have no meaning at that time, and those for whom they do have meaning are destined for judgment.
  • When Jesus comes people side by side will be separated, one for salvation, the other for judgment.
  • When Jesus comes, His location will not be hidden or secret.
Lord Jesus Christ, You are our hope and salvation; give us fresh joy and zeal to live each day for Your kingdom.

©2008 Judi Lynn Lake.

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Judi Lynn Lake has kept up with leading edge business trends throughout her varied and successful career. She had already had her "15 minutes of fame" over and over again before starting her family. Judi and her family now reside in South Carolina, but, having been born and raised on Long Island, NY, it is clearly evident that she will always be a "New Yorker." Today, she successfully runs her own advertising agency which handles everything from logos, branding and package design while she continues to work closely with self-published authors from design to promotion. For more information, visit judilake.com

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