September 1, 2015: SOAP #2098

Scripture: Revelation (NIV) 6:15 Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and every free man hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 16 They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?” Hebrews (NIV) 10:31 It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Observation: Today’s reading in Revelation 6 seemed to parallel and expand on the thought in Hebrews 10:31. Many times the depth of love can be measured by the response when someone hurts the one loved. It is difficult for us to fully grasp the love the Father has for His Son. He loves Him for who He is: God the Son! He loves Him for what He has done: went to earth to suffer and die that the Father’s prized and greatly loved creation may be brought back into a holy relationship with the Father! No wonder the Father gets angry when people reject His Son!   How could it be otherwise?

Application: Knowing the power of Creator God, how foolish it is for me to ignore His commands and do my own thing. Indeed, when He is angry, “Who can stand?”

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, in your anger, we can trust that you remain Holy and Loving. As your children we can trust that you only discipline us to correct us, not to destroy us. When your destructive power comes upon creation that has rejected you, we know you will provide a place of safety for us. Amen

Pastor Leon
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