Theme for the Week: CONSEQUENCES OF HUMANKIND'S REJECTION OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
Reading: Jeremiah 25:8-16
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Jeremiah 25:15 (NIV)
The Cup of God’s Wrath
This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from my hand this cup filled with the wine of my wrath and make all the nations to whom I send you drink it.
One of the attributes of God is that He is righteous and just. Although these may be seen as two distinct words, they stand as one to describe God. In His righteousness, He loves all men; in His justice, He hates all sin.
The consequences of sin is unbearable. This does not mean God is wicked, but that He is righteous and just. He loves all, but anytime man departs from Him, justice must be served. In the judgement of God, He is right and fair.
Dear friend, the cup of wine of God's wrath is so bitter that it takes away every joy and gladness from your life, to the extent of making one a desolate wasteland.
Let us not reject God in the name of satisfying our desires. If we have, let us run back to Him for mercy; and because of His love, He will show us kindness and bring us back to Himself.
Hallelujah!
Let's Pray:
You are righteous and just in all Your doings, o Jehovah. Father, in Your anger, please, remember mercy and show us grace through Jesus Christ, lest we be consumed by wine of Your wrath. Amen.
