Scripture to Read: 2 Thessalonians 1:8
God’s judgment is not a subject that is talked about much today. We speak a lot about God’s grace, mercy, love, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, etc…but not about His judgment. God the Father does give us, through our Lord Jesus Christ, His incredible grace, mercy, love, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, etc…but His judgment is going to be given to all of those who do not know Him. What we have to remember is that God’s full judgment was poured out on our Lord Jesus Christ, on the cross, when Christ took our judgment for sin on Himself. So why would God still have a judgment to pour out on those who do not know Him? Because every person who refuses God’s gift of forgiveness from their sin, through our Lord Jesus Christ, is choosing to receive God’s judgment on their sin and to pay the penalty themselves (see John 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; 1 John 5:10-11). The problem with every person who chooses to receive God’s judgment on their sin is that they are not perfect (see Romans 3:23; James 2:10). Therefore, the judgment they are choosing for themselves is to be completely separated from God for all eternity, for God cannot fellowship with sin. God’s judgment will be poured out on all who have chosen not to know Him or to obey Him. We, as Christians, are called to share Him so that those who do not know Him yet at least have the opportunity to respond to the gift He offers to all.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about His coming judgment?
2. Who will you share Christ with this week who still does not know Christ as Lord and Savior?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!