Blessing #3 Unashamed
Taste and see that the Lord is good Taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the person who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 CSB
“Look, I am coming like a thief “Look, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who is alert and remains clothed so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.” Revelation 16:15 CSB
Most people will be unprepared for Jesus’ coming.
Being unprepared for Jesus’ coming results in shame.
“Look, I am coming like a thief “Look, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who is alert and remains clothed so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.” Revelation 16:15 CSB
They will treat you with hatred, take all you have worked for, and leave you stark naked, so that the shame of your debauchery will be exposed, both your depravity and promiscuity. Ezekiel 23:29 CSB
I am against you. This is the declaration of the Lord of Armies I am against you. This is the declaration of the Lord of Armies. I will lift your skirts over your face and display your nakedness to nations, your shame to kingdoms. Nahum 3:5 CSB
so the king of Assyria will lead the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, stripped and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. Isaiah 20:4 CSB
“Look, I am coming like a thief “Look, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who is alert and remains clothed so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.” Revelation 16:15 CSB
Make preparations for Jesus’ coming by being alert and remaining clothed.
Being alert means to resist the deceptive lies of the evil one.
Remaining clothed means doing the good works God has called you to do.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 CSB
Make preparations for Jesus’ coming by being alert and remaining clothed.
So now, little children, remain in him so that when he appears we may have confidence and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 2:28 CSB
The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 CSB
Blessing #3 Unashamed