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The Unrapturable Christian
Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Oct 17, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh
Whilst having a very serious conversation with my wife this early morning, i told her plainly: " I didn't just marry you for procreation, enjoyment and earthly companionship only, i must do all things by possible means and at whatever cost to get you, the children, the entire family, friends, neighbours to Heaven, either by death or rapture. I cannot afford to lose you at rapture, most important of all people."
If we can't define where we stand as a Christian to our spouses, best of friends,siblings, parents, clients, employers, subordinates, anyone, anywhere, we really don't know where we belong and what we are standing for.
In a society that is fast corrupting and losing the godly standard & divine requirements, making it to God's kingdom requires complete reliance on the Grace of God and daily crucifixion of the flesh, the sinful affections and godless pleasure in our environment today
We must use all possible mechanisms to warn all the people: beginning with ourselves. If your are not sure of your destination, you have nothing to offer. If you are still under the bondage of sin, secret sins, lust, you can't preach the freedom you have not experienced.
Your wife and your children, your neighbours and colleagues at workplace and everyone must be able to testify to your life of holiness otherwise, we would be equally surprise, like those who equally don't have Christ. A sinner in the church and a sinner on the street are both same.
Sin will hold you like a shackle. Could be inward or outward, common or besettings. We can settle it now with the Lord in confession, repentance.
If you miss your flight, you can reschedule; if you miss Chevening scholarship, another will come; if you lose a job interview, more will come; if you lose a contract, another will come; if you lost out in a political contest, more will come; if you are denied visa, you will reapply; if you lost bidding contract, more will come; if you lose the partner you intend to marry, you will get another; if you lost a child, you can still get another; if you are defrauded and deposed of your belongings, you will have more; but if you MISS RAPTURE, you will cry forever. The pains and the agonies of THE GREAT TRIBULATION will be so awful.
You can't blame anyone. You can't blame the government, your spouse, community, employers, employees.
Can you warn yourself, your spouse,children, neighbours,colleagues, employers, employees, clients, siblings, friends & foes about the danger of sin?
If we are ashamed to warn them, i hope we won't be ashamed to see them in Hell; not too good because there won't be second chance in Hell.
Save yourself first, then save others.
Many people give excuses of their jobs, of their busy schedules:wealth or wretchedness are no excuse.
Seek the Lord whilst He may be found. Once the door is closed, in death or rapture, it will be hard and difficult.
If you miss Heaven, you will cry.
Please repent, restitute and return to God.
God bless.