The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.
Revelation 9:20-21//
Some people will not repent no matter how much suffering or time they are given to do so.
When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
Revelation 8:1//
When Heaven becomes silent, we know that the end of the world is not a trivial event.
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.
Revelation 7:9//
Note that there were people from “every” nation, tribe, people, and language. Even tribes that have never been contacted from the outside will Hage people there. Christ presents Himself to ALL people without limits. We must choose to accept Him, no matter where we are or where we came from.
Isaiah 12:1 “I will praise you, Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.”//
Spiritual maturity is the ability to be grateful for God’s discipline in my life.
Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free, hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains. 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! For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can withstand it?”
Revelation 6:15-17//
The only way to escape God’s wrath is to accept the gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ. “Everyone else” will be subject to the wrath of the Almighty. Lord, may all of us repent before it is too late!
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Revelation 5:5//
I need not weep, as Jesus has paid the price for my soul. Thank You, Jesus!!!
Isaiah 11:16 There will be a highway for the remnant of his people//
God always provides a way for those who seek to follow Him.
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”
Revelation 4:1//
There is a literal door Heaven. I wonder if this is the same door that will someday be shut fo eternity, keeping in the saints and no longer letting in sinners?
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:15-16//
Lord, make me on fire for you and keep me from being cold or lukewarm!
I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling.
Revelation 2:21//
God will give all people time to repent, but some will be unwilling to do so.