The promise of eternal life is combined with the warning of a day of judgment. In an age where people have rejected the possibility of ultimate truth and values, judgment isn’t popular. But it is a key part of the gospel message. It’s a theme that spans both the Old and New Testaments. Listen as Jesus says, “Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned”.
According to the bible, what issues will be on the table on judgment day? As Isaiah speaks about the arrogant being brought low, he reminds the people that the worst sin is pride. “The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty …” Pride is singled out as the key concern of the great Judge. Pride was at the heart of the fall of our first parents (Genesis 3). And pride was at the heart of idolatry in Judah. Many believed in their own ability to manipulate idols of gold and silver to get what they wanted for themselves.
Today, the book of Isaiah reminds us that when the day of judgment comes, they “will throw away … their idols of silver and idols of gold, which they made to worship.” It would be good to ask ourselves what idols we worship today. Now is the time to throw them away and worship Christ, our true Lord. Because now is the time of Judgement.
The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty… (Isaiah 2:12).
Let’s Pray
Yahweh, I’m so easily filled with pride, which only separates me from you and will hinder my hope of eternal life. Father, show me what idols or issues need to go during this time of Judgement. God thank you for turning my eyes to Jesus, who became a servant so that I could be saved. In Jesus name, Amen.
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