“WARNING…”
Have we been warned and don’t even know it? Isn’t this the ‘information age’ where messages go out instantly throughout the planet?
Since the words, “Peace and Safety” are so loudly shouted, do we not care to check for ourselves if there is ‘truth’ about it? We check in on the news, but do we really believe we are in control, and that since ‘man’ is so advanced we can just do as we choose?
We believe we have ‘advanced’ to such intelligence…but I will simplify the WARNING from a text for those a bit older than infants! Taken from the Children’s International Bible written for those of young age, perhaps you will share your ear a minute with the prophet Jude, who wrote a letter of only 1 page!
Yes, the Warning is simplified to its ‘simplest’ level, and you will not find it to rhyme – but please, be as a child and give the prophet Jude a few moments of time. He begins his letter “From Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James to all who have been called by God…” And he gives a blessing right from the start, “All mercy, peace, and love be yours.”
“Dear friends,…I want to remind you of some things that you already know: Remember that the Lord saved his people by bringing them out of the land of Egypt. But later the Lord destroyed all those who did not believe. And remember the angels who had power but did not keep it. They left their own home. So the Lord has kept these angels in darkness. They are bound with everlasting chains, to be judged on the great day.” (Jude 1: 3, 5,6).
Today, we understand that there are two voices: “This is the word of God given by Jude.” or “I don’t believe! You can have your fairytale, I hate to be rude!”
But, just so you’ve heard the word…IF IT BE TRUE (!), at least you will know what was said…it’s up to you:
“Also remember the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and the other towns around them. They acted as the angels who did not obey God. Their towns were full of sexual sin and men having sexual relations with men. They suffer the punishment of eternal fire, as an example for all to see.”(Jude 1: 7)
These are the words written by Jude, so,so, SO LONG ago, for me and for you: “It is the same with these people…they are guided by dreams. They make themselves dirty with sin. They reject God’s authority…these people say bad things about what they do not understand. They do understand some things. But they understand them not by thinking, but by feeling, the way dumb animals understand things. And these are the very things that destroy them. It will be bad for them. They have followed the way that Cain went. To make money, they have given themselves to doing the wrong that Balaam did. They have fought against God as Korah did. And like Korah, they will be destroyed.”
These are words of warning tucked in the back of The Book. But it’s only one page…don’t get mad at me, I’m just jotting down what is written. If God is God…then perhaps we should listen:
“…They are like dirty spots in the special meals you share together. They eat with you and have no fear. They take care of only themselves. They are clouds without rain. The wind blows them around. They are trees that have no fruit when it is time and are pulled out of the ground…these people do shameful things in the same way waves make foam. They are like stars that wander in the sky. A place in the blackest darkness has been kept for them forever.”
This is Jude 1:12-13. I’m just writing what was written. But the warning continues from this prophesy, perhaps we should read even if just curiosity:
“Enoch, the seventh descendant from Adam, said this about the people:”Look, the Lord is coming with thousands and thousands of his holy angels. The Lord will judge every person. He is coming to judge everyone and to punish all who are against God.
“He will punish them for all the evil they have done against him and he will miss the sinners who are against God he will punish them for all the evil things they have said against him.”
“These people always complain and blame others. They always do the evil things they want to do. They brag about themselves. The only reason they say good things about other people is to get what they want.”(Jude 1:14-16).
Ouch! Yes, these are words of warning, but keep reading for help and hope, and what to do. Perhaps if you don’t already, it is time to believe these words are true:
“Dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ said before. They said to you, “in the last times there will be people who laugh about God. They will do only what they want to do-things that are against God.”
“These are the people who devide you. They do only what their sinful selves want. They do not have the Spirit. But dear friends, use your most holy faith to build yourselves up strong. Praying for the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love. Wait for the Lord Jesus Christ with his mercy to give you life forever. Show mercy to people who have doubts…”(Jude 1:19-21).
So, is there any good news?
“Yes!”! Praise God!””God is strong and can help you not to fall. He can bring you before his glory without any wrong in you and give you great joy. He is the only God. He is the One who saves us. To him be glory, greatness, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord for all time passed, now, and forever. Amen.”(Jude 1:24-25).
In the simplest of words we have been warned. If it is true that God is in fact GOD, Then we best take heed and bow the knee and affirm Him, and exalt Him, as our own Father and finally make the choice to acknowledge His Son and give Him what He deserves, our praise and all glory!”
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