READY OR NOT
Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.--Matthew 24:44
As we near the close of this earth's history, we shall have the scenes of the San Francisco calamity repeated in other places;...The period of time in which we are living is a very solemn one.
These things make me feel very solemn, because I know that the judgment day is right upon us. The judgments that have already come are a warning, but not the finishing, of the punishment that will come on wicked cities. Our cities are most terrible places, wherein are practiced all kinds of sin and iniquity of the most revolting character. The Lord's name is greatly dishonored....
In the night season I have had many presentations of the judgments of God coming upon our cities; and now I can understand better the real meaning of these scenes that I have witnessed....
These scenes will soon be witnessed, just as they are clearly described. I present these wonderful statements from the Scriptures for the consideration of every one. The prophecies recorded in the Old Testament, are the word of the Lord for the last days and will be fulfilled as surely as we have seen the desolation of San Francisco. (Letter 154, May 26, 1906)
There will be no second probation in which to prepare for eternity. It is in this life that we are to put on the robe of Christ's righteousness. This is our only opportunity to form characters for the home which Christ has made ready for those who obey His commandments. (The Signs of the Times, November 22, 1905)
REFLECTION: Many Christians who say they believe that Christ is coming keep putting off developing a relationship with Him, thinking as if He will never really come. But He is coming soon whether we are ready or not. Take Jesus' counsel seriously and get ready.
Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.--Matthew 24:44
As we near the close of this earth's history, we shall have the scenes of the San Francisco calamity repeated in other places;...The period of time in which we are living is a very solemn one.
These things make me feel very solemn, because I know that the judgment day is right upon us. The judgments that have already come are a warning, but not the finishing, of the punishment that will come on wicked cities. Our cities are most terrible places, wherein are practiced all kinds of sin and iniquity of the most revolting character. The Lord's name is greatly dishonored....
In the night season I have had many presentations of the judgments of God coming upon our cities; and now I can understand better the real meaning of these scenes that I have witnessed....
These scenes will soon be witnessed, just as they are clearly described. I present these wonderful statements from the Scriptures for the consideration of every one. The prophecies recorded in the Old Testament, are the word of the Lord for the last days and will be fulfilled as surely as we have seen the desolation of San Francisco. (Letter 154, May 26, 1906)
There will be no second probation in which to prepare for eternity. It is in this life that we are to put on the robe of Christ's righteousness. This is our only opportunity to form characters for the home which Christ has made ready for those who obey His commandments. (The Signs of the Times, November 22, 1905)
REFLECTION: Many Christians who say they believe that Christ is coming keep putting off developing a relationship with Him, thinking as if He will never really come. But He is coming soon whether we are ready or not. Take Jesus' counsel seriously and get ready.
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