Psalm 96:13 (NKJV) 13 For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth. He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with His truth.
The ancient world has long known of a day, when the works of men will be examined. The things we have done living this life will be brought to light, sins long forgotten will expose us as who we really are. Why, I am so glad you asked?
God told the Old Testament believers, "I am Holy, you be Holy," Leviticus 11:45, God has no pleasure in the life that sins, He is looking for fellowship with the soul that longs to please Him. Living a life that will be accepted by God takes a super natural life, that is something man does not posses, the herculean effort to live without sin is not available. We are incapable of sinlessness, because the nature of man is to satisfy self, and selfish living gets in the way of Holiness.
In Romans 8:21-22 (NKJV) ... creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption ... we read that God will even deliver creation from the bondage of sin. Mans sinful nature has infected everything, even the elements await deliverance.
What we see today are the direct affects of mans influence and self centered living, God is coming to take those out, who live for Him. Men who wish to live the way that pleases them will suffer terrible consequences, all sin has consequences, and God will not allow it in His presence.
Jesus speaks of the day of His reappearing, as do the old testament prophets, 2 Timothy 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. You can face Him on that day and have no sin in your account, you can be forgiven of all sins. Just trust Him! Are you looking for Him, He is coming?
Heavenly Father, we know You are coming soon, let my heart seek You early, give those around me hunger for You. Let all who name your name do so with a desire to see You. Amen

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