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A Day of Decision The ones who win this battle against the world are the ones who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (1 John 5:5) I saw a bumper sticker once that read: “The end is near. Last one out gets to turn out the lights.” At the time it made me snicker. Sometimes our attempts at humor hit closer to the truth than others. But I’m sure the irony was lost on a lot of people. So how close are we to the second coming of Jesus? Closer than we were yesterday; that’s as far as I’m willing to guess. But you have to admit that it does feel as if it could be any minute. For those who have put their trust in Jesus, that’s a comforting thought. For those who are still sitting on the fence, well … you do the math. The truth is, there is a very real battle being waged on earth, and millions of souls hang in the balance. The war is between good and evil, heaven and hell, God and Satan, those who believe and those who reject Jesus as their Savior. It is a battle that is being fought on fronts all over the globe. And one that also wages in the heart of every man and woman on earth. God beckons us to join him; Satan tries to stop us. God draws us near; the enemy pulls us away. God holds out the free gift of salvation; the devil tries to distract our attention with his tricks. This war won’t go on forever. Someday the banners will be thrown down, and a victor will arise. One day we’ll look up, and it will all be over. Heaven will be filled, earth will be in chaos, Satan will try to hang on to what little hope he has left, but the end will be evident to both sides. And there will be no doubt about who won. The apostle John was given a front-row seat to the whole thing, and he carefully recorded the details for posterity. “Then the Devil, who betrayed them, was thrown into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever …. Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared …. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem” (Revelation 20:10; 21:1-2). Who are the victors of the battle? “The ones who believe that Jesus is the Son of God” (1 John 5:5). Settle in your heart today which army you choose to fight with. Decide this hour which side you want to be on. The war of the ages won’t wage forever. See that you’re on the winning side when the final banner is raised.
Today’s Reading 1 John 5:5; Revelation 20:11-21:4 Reflection Is anything keeping you from putting your faith in Jesus? Let today be the day that you make a decision for Christ once and for all time.
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The best-selling Left Behind series has captured the attention of millions of readers, and it has changed lives. It has brought millions of believers the motivation to examine their hearts. Are you ready to embrace eternity? Live each moment as if it could be your last? Your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. What does it mean to embrace eternity? It means grasping each breath as if it could be your last, living life moment by precious moment with your feet planted firmly on earth but your heart aimed squarely at heaven. It means learning to embrace the role of dual citizenship—living in one world while belonging to another. It is a lifestyle of living like there’s no tomorrow and then dying so that your real life can finally begin! This 365-day devotional explores the themes introduced in the Left Behind series—themes of salvation, grace, obedience, and faith. New believers as well as mature believers will find a message of faith that will inspire and motivate daily.
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