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Trample Tuesday

March 30, 2011 · Filed under thoughts · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , ,

“You shall “trample” the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day that I do this, says the Lord of hosts.”  (Mal. 4:3)

“For behold, the day is coming………………”  (Mal. 4:1)

On the days when something happens to me when I feel I was “wronged” I sometimes like to think about how the Lord is coming to avenge “all” wrongs. I like to picture Jesus astride that white horse up in the sky for everyone to see – my “Deliverer” – who happens to be standing by – for that appointed day.

Rich Mullins song “My Deliverer” so elequently describes our great Savior, who fulfilled prophecy by his first coming, and who will come again a second time, the culmination of Biblical prophecy. Only, this time, when He comes, He comes to avenge and bring justice with our God’s incredible wrath – for “all” wrongs done.

Those of us who have received Jesus as our Lord and Savior, do not need to fear this “Day of the Lord.” We can look up with great anticipation, as countless others have done over the centuries of time – knowing that what God has promised, WILL come.

In that great and terrible “Day of the Lord”, many will be “trampled” –

but we will “triumph” –

with Him………..

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Teeth Tuesday

April 14, 2009 · Filed under thoughts · Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Going to the dentist is not one of my favorite pastimes. 

I know I need to take care of my teeth, but I usually wait much longer than I should before I finally go to the dental center. When my name is called and I travel down the hallway to “my” room, the sounds and smells coming from the other rooms as I pass them cause me to feel nauseous.  Entering “my” room, I dread the sight of the “reclining chair” where I will have to sit and try to remain calm.

Even though the people working there are trying to create a cheerful atmosphere, the underlying truth remains the same……..this is a “house of pain” !!  Let’s face it, tooth pain is one of the worst. In fact, the Bible even makes reference to it.  Jesus said:

“So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” (Math. 13:49,50)

Perhaps to really make His point – being thrown into the furnace of fire where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth  – is mentioned twice in the same chapter……

You know, tooth pain is bad enough, but to experience even more horrific pain on top of that –  for eternity – well,  I’m just VERY glad that Jesus gave us an alternative –

Eternal life with Him in Heaven,

where there will be no more pain…………

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