Days of Vengeance

by Huruma Kalaita | 2 January 2019 08:46 am01

In the past, when people were told about the last days, they trembled and wept. Today, however, many ignore these warnings; fear has vanished. People assume that the judgments recorded in the book of Revelation are distant tales, affecting only future generations, and therefore irrelevant to them. Some treat them lightly, while others even mock the Scriptures when it speaks of the day when all people—kings, commanders, rulers, the wealthy, slaves, and everyone—will hide under rocks and mountains, pleading for the wrath of the Lamb to fall on them instead (Revelation 6:12).

This is not a time to wish for. That is why the Lord has warned us in advance: once caught in the fierce wrath of the Lamb, the grace of Christ will have long departed. God is a God of justice; Scripture says, “whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” These days are specifically appointed by the Lord to execute judgment on the evils of the entire world. It is a special period prepared for those who reject salvation now and oppose the truth.

Throughout history, God has executed judgment: during Noah’s time with the flood, and in Sodom with fire. Today, however, many have witnessed these examples but refuse to repent. Scripture warns that this generation is prepared for tribulation, plagues, and fire. Before ultimate destruction, God must first execute justice on the evils committed in this life, through tribulation and plagues, culminating in eternal judgment in the lake of fire.

These terrifying days were called by Jesus “the days of vengeance” when He spoke to His disciples on the Mount of Olives about the events of the last days:

“For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:22)

Everything written in Scripture must come to pass. God will repay every ongoing evil on earth—murder, sexual immorality, idolatry, witchcraft, and other sins—before the final end.

“Thus says the Lord God: Disaster! Even the end is coming; the end has come. A time of trouble has arrived.” (Ezekiel 7:5-8)

God declares that in those days there will be no mercy. People will cry, repent, and plead, but no one will be heard until His final wrath is fully poured out.

“Anyone who has rejected the law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled the Son of God?” (Hebrews 10:28-30)

Beloved, the Church of Laodicea represents the last age of the Church (Revelation 3). Previous churches have passed: the sixth church, Philadelphia, was spared from the hour of trial because of their faithfulness (Revelation 3:10). But the Laodicean church, lukewarm and indifferent, will witness the days of vengeance—a time when the world will be tested.

Even false prophets, the Antichrist rising from the Roman Catholic system, false teachers, and self-proclaimed servants of God will face judgment in these days:

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter my flock,” says the Lord. “I will punish the evil of your deeds.” (Jeremiah 23:1-2)
“My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lies.” (Ezekiel 13:6-11)

Do not be deceived by false gospels of comfort that ignore the reality of sin and eternal judgment. In those days, the corrupt rule of Rome under the Catholic Church, which persecuted millions of God’s saints, will also face divine justice, for this is the Babylon of Revelation:

“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for true and just are His judgments; He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged the blood of His servants on her.” (Revelation 19:1-2)

Now is not the time to delay. Grace is still available:

“How can I pardon you? Your children have forsaken me and vowed allegiance to false gods. Shall I not execute judgment on such a nation?” (Jeremiah 5:7-9

 

“Come out of her, my people, so that you do not share in her sins and receive none of her plagues.” (Revelation 18:4)

As the apostle Peter preached the gospel of Christ, the people were cut to the heart and asked:

“What shall we do, brothers?” (Acts 2:37)
Peter replied, “Repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38-39)

Today, the Spirit still calls you. Repent, be baptized in Jesus’ name, and receive the Holy Spirit, avoiding the rebellious 

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