READ: REVELATION
20:11-15
Several earth-shattering
events have come and gone in quick succession. Now the stage is set. It is the
Great White Throne Judgement Day, presided over by Almighty God Himself. All
who have ever lived must now face the eternal consequences of their lives on
earth. One after another, names are called. As the person proceeds to the
podium, the video recording of his or her life is relayed (played) right from
birth till death on a large screen. Every secret deed is revealed, with their
hidden motives before all. After the past is relayed, judgement falls from the
Almighty and the culprit is led into the lake of fire – his or her final
eternal abode.
Everyone quakes as they stand in queues, awaiting their turn. It is such a serene sight but charged with fear and the worst emotions possible. It is a place of levelling, where presidents, kings, governors, captains of industry, security agents, the rich, the poor, the old and the young; both sexes and people from all races, tribes, languages, cultures and colours; educated and illiterate people, all gather and stand before the Almighty as equals, having lost the basis of differentiation back on earth.
Here they pray, cry, appeal and wish they could reverse the order of things, but it is too late. Each dreads the torture of watching a wicked past, before being sentenced to the eternal fire. Then there is another set of people, clothed in white robes. These are those who were washed by the blood of Jesus in their lifetime and continued living to please Him as their Master, until they died or were eventually raptured by Him. They are not being judged at this judgement, but stand as judges themselves. Their hearts quake in sorrow to see the billions of lost people from all nations.
Before long, some in the queues see the saints they knew on earth and begin to curse, rant and engage in their last conversation. A father on the queue sighted his children who were among the saints and called them. You could see the joy of meeting after a period of separation. But the joy was short lived. The children went to meet their father and said, ‘Daddy, we can’t go with you. We will dwell in the joy of our Lord. Sorry, we still love you, but you’ll never be our daddy anymore.’ There was so much pain, bitter tears and regret as families were parted along two eternal destinations, never to meet again. Many fell on their faces weeping and repenting, but he angels around told them, Sorry, but it is too late. The Great White Throne Judgement day is fast approaching. Everyone who knew you as a Christian but whom you did not lead to Christ will hate and curse you for all eternity. You have the opportunity now to win as many as possible especially members of your family and extended family at least to reduce your grief on that day.
Everyone quakes as they stand in queues, awaiting their turn. It is such a serene sight but charged with fear and the worst emotions possible. It is a place of levelling, where presidents, kings, governors, captains of industry, security agents, the rich, the poor, the old and the young; both sexes and people from all races, tribes, languages, cultures and colours; educated and illiterate people, all gather and stand before the Almighty as equals, having lost the basis of differentiation back on earth.
Here they pray, cry, appeal and wish they could reverse the order of things, but it is too late. Each dreads the torture of watching a wicked past, before being sentenced to the eternal fire. Then there is another set of people, clothed in white robes. These are those who were washed by the blood of Jesus in their lifetime and continued living to please Him as their Master, until they died or were eventually raptured by Him. They are not being judged at this judgement, but stand as judges themselves. Their hearts quake in sorrow to see the billions of lost people from all nations.
Before long, some in the queues see the saints they knew on earth and begin to curse, rant and engage in their last conversation. A father on the queue sighted his children who were among the saints and called them. You could see the joy of meeting after a period of separation. But the joy was short lived. The children went to meet their father and said, ‘Daddy, we can’t go with you. We will dwell in the joy of our Lord. Sorry, we still love you, but you’ll never be our daddy anymore.’ There was so much pain, bitter tears and regret as families were parted along two eternal destinations, never to meet again. Many fell on their faces weeping and repenting, but he angels around told them, Sorry, but it is too late. The Great White Throne Judgement day is fast approaching. Everyone who knew you as a Christian but whom you did not lead to Christ will hate and curse you for all eternity. You have the opportunity now to win as many as possible especially members of your family and extended family at least to reduce your grief on that day.
MEMORIZE: JOHN
3:18 –He that believes on Him is not condemned but he that believes not is
condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten
Son of God.
