Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “A God who cannot Lie” – we are taught that “the sea [will give] up the dead which were in it; and death and hell [cremated people] [will give] up the dead which were in them: and they [will be] judged every man according to their works…And…the dead, small and great, [shall] stand before God…” (Revelation 20:12-13). The voice of God will either say “Come, ye blessed…” (Matthew 25:34), or “Depart from me, ye cursed…” (Matthew 25:41). This teaches us that God will not lie about the punishments He will execute on disobedient vessels. Therefore, we, His children, should be excited that His promises to us are also true!
Precious Ones, we have read in scripture that God swore “by two immutable [unchangeable] things [His Word and His Name], in which it was impossible for God to lie, [so that] we might have a strong consolation [assurance]…” (Hebrews 6:17-18). These words should motivate all of us to believe that we will not leave this earth without fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. Paul wrote, “…whom he [the Lord Jesus] did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified [declared just-as-if-I’d never sinned]: and whom he justified, them he also glorified” (Romans 8:30). So you see that God already sees the “glory” that is upon us all. God knows what challenges we must face in order to bring the “glory” out of us! Remember, if He said it, it is true, because He cannot lie.
Chosen Ones, I know we live in a day when men may idle away their time and walk the streets thinking, “If I could just win the lottery” or “If someone would just leave me an inheritance, I’ll be okay.” These are vain and idle desires and a waste of time. Let us, as God’s children, rest upon the sure promises found in His Word – promises that “are not lies”!
I will write more next week.
I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
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