In that day the Lord will thresh from the flowing Euphrates to the Wadi of Egypt, and you, O Israelites, will be gathered up one by one.
Isaiah 27:12 NIV
We have reference to "that day," the day of the Lord, or judgement day, the gathering of Israel together for worship on the holy mountain of Jerusalem. What an assurance for the believer that all believers will be gathered up one by one.
It might be a good time to read ahead in Revelation 20 for that chapter describes the contrasting outcome for the devil and those deceived by him. That outcome is a throw into a lake of fire or burning sulfur, with torment day and night for ever and ever.
Our theme this year is to "Tell the Story." The contrasting outcomes above might provide encouragement, urgency, and importance for us to consider as we live our life to motivate us to show and tell the story in Christian love.
It is a comforting assurance to understand and look ahead to the gathering of Israelites one by one. Paul describes Christian believers as being grafted into Israel through Christ in Romans Chapter 11.
How have you been moved to act on opportunities to tell the story this year?
What kinds of feelings did you experience after telling
(or not) telling the story?
Pray for opportunities, strength, wisdom, and courage to tell the story.
In Christ,
David P
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