"The Day Of The Lord"

One of the prominent themes of the Old Testament was “the day of the Lord” (Isaiah 13:6; Isaiah 13:9; Jeremiah 46:10; Joel 1:15). God’s people longed for the day when Jehovah would intervene in the affairs of men and pass judgment on His enemies and deliver His children from oppression (Isaiah 16:1-5; cf. Luke 1:31-33).

During Jesus’ ministry here on earth, our Lord referred to the day when a final separation between those who were faithful and those who were unfaithful would take place (Matthew 16:27; cf. Matthew 25:31-34). Peter refers to “the day of the Lord” when the physical universe will pass away in intense heat, and the true children of God will receive a “new heavens and a new earth” (2 Peter 3:10-13).

It is obvious that “the day of the Lord” (final judgment) has not yet come. In fact, no one knows when that day will come, with the exception of the Father (Mark 13:32). But, let it be known, that for those who have never obeyed the gospel of Christ, there will be much pain, much weeping, and much sorrow (cf. Romans 2:5, 8-9; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).

Folks, let’s not have a desire to cling to this fleeting life and passing world we live in (cf. James 4:14; 1 Peter 1:24; 1 John 2:17). “The day of the Lord” (Judgment Day) is a certainty (Hebrews 9:27), and it will be final (Revelation 20:11-15). There will be no more second chances on that day — no more invitations to respond to (cf. Matthew 11:28-30; Revelation 3:20-22).

Dear reader, while you are still living in this present world, won’t you this day, respond to the Lord’s invitation and become a child of God — just a Christian (Acts 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16). Then you too can rejoice, that your home will be with the Lord in heaven (Acts 8:35-39; John 14:1-4; 1 Peter 1:3-4).

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets