Good Wednesday morning! Are you tempted to judge yourself and others by the world's standards? You or I may not be on one of the little pedestals of power, money, fame, intellect, or athletic ability that the world values so highly. We look out at the world with its celebrities and rulers standing on their little ladders and we are tempted to want the same things. However, in looking at the little ladders we miss the grand staircase towering above all. You know which one it is; we sometimes call it Jacob's Ladder from the account in Genesis. Angels use it for their business upon the earth, but we too can climb that ladder. How do we start on the way to Heaven? By believing in the one who called himself the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Jesus stands at the bottom of that great staircase to Heaven, waiting and hoping that all will come to Him. If there is anything that makes our Lord sad, it is when someone decides to reject Him forever. The world tends to trivialize Hell, but Jesus knows what awaits those who will not believe.
Yet another movie about hell and damnation will arrive soon. However, you and I need not be afraid. We cannot curse each other to Hell, only God can send both body and soul to hell as it stated in the Bible. Jesus tells us to love one another. Cursing someone like that would of course be quite the opposite of love. How hateful to curse someone to hell. It's sad to me that someone would even think of that, much less make a movie out of it. Think of the pride that would go into that curse. Thinking that you could send someone to Hell makes you their judge. The Bible seems to have someone else in mind for that position. Making that curse also implies that you are above having another person do the same thing to you. Again, the Bible has only one person living the perfect, sinless life here on earth, and it ain't you or me!
There is much to be sad and angry about that is going on right now. However, there is also much to be joyful about. The Good News is spreading around the world. I believe the great revival of this century has already begun. Pray for all of us who believe in Christ Jesus. The glorious appearing of Jesus comes soon!
Enjoy the appearance of spring today. Take a moment or two to look around at the green of this season.
Bucky
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