Bible Reading: Zechariah 9, 10, 11, 12; Revelation 20.
Memory Verse: “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15 (KJV)
Year 2021 is about coming to an end and the day of rapture is getting closer. Everyone will account for his/her activities on earth at the end of the journey on earth. At that point, all you have done will determine where you will end up. What you do while on earth will be used to judge you ( Revelation 20:13) and this will determine in which book your name will be recorded. There are books which record activities of the worldly and there is a book which records the activities of those who walk with God till the end. The latter is called the book of life. Which of these books will your name be recorded.
How godly are your works today? It is time for re-examination so that you can make the amendment now before it becomes too late. So if you are engaged in any sin, it is time to go to God and repent of the sin. And if you have not given your life to Christ up till now, this is an opportunity for you to call on God for mercy asking him to forgive your sins and promise to forsake those sins going forward while accepting him as your Lord and Saviour.
This is important because anyone whose name is not found in the book of life will be damned for life. Revelation 20:15 (KJV), “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” This fire is for eternity and anyone casted into it will experience the pain forever! However if your name is found in the book of life, you will live in the presence of God and that means a life of joy because in the presence of God, there is fullness of Joy (Psalm 16:11).
Furthermore, concerning those whose names are in the book of life, the Bible says in Revelation 21:4 KJV “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” This is for eternity; is it not better to for-go some enjoyment for a few moments to gain eternal joy?
Prayer Point: Father, whatever will cause my name not to be in the book of life, take it far away from me in Jesus name.
Bro. Biodun Oyapero