What actions can we take to prepare for God's ultimate judgment day? The Shaking of the Earth—Isaiah 24:19 “The earth is utterly broken apart, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken violently.” Why Preparation Matters • God’s final judgment will be as real and all-encompassing as this global upheaval. • Hebrews 12:26-27 reminds us that God will “shake” all created things “so that the unshakable may remain.” • Only what is grounded in Christ will stand. Actions to Prepare for Judgment • Repent daily. 1 John 1:9—“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us…” • Place full trust in Jesus Christ alone. Romans 10:9—“If you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” • Pursue holiness. 2 Peter 3:11—“What kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.” • Obey Scripture. James 1:22—“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” • Keep short accounts with God and others; forgive quickly. Matthew 6:14-15. • Cultivate prayer and Bible intake; these are means of grace (Psalm 1:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). • Gather faithfully with believers for encouragement and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Share the gospel while time remains (2 Corinthians 5:11; Acts 1:8). • Store treasures in heaven, not on earth (Matthew 6:19-21). • Live watchfully. Matthew 24:42—“Keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” Cultivate Reverent Fear of the Lord • Proverbs 9:10—“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” • A healthy awe keeps us sober, humble, and ready. Rest in God’s Unshakeable Kingdom • Hebrews 12:28—“Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude.” • Gratitude fuels joyful endurance even as the world trembles. Steady Hearts in a Shaking World • Psalm 46:2—“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled…” • Our security is not in the stability of the planet but in the promises of our Redeemer. |
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