I love how different things come to my attention every time I read the Bible. I saw this verse in a whole new way this morning, especially the highlighted part.
Revelation 14:9-11(NKJV)
Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand,
he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name.”
Did you catch
that? Those who accept the mark of the
beast will be tormented "in the presence of the holy angels and in the
presence of the Lamb."
I had always thought
of the punishment/torment taking place down in hell while Jesus was up above in
Heaven. It's kind of weird thinking of
Jesus and the angels sitting there watching the torment actually happen. Seems like shades of the Old Testament to me. That isn't a bad thing in my opinion.
To be clear I am not criticizing God in any way about this. I think in this day and age it might be good
to teach more about this side of Jesus.
Too many people, in my opinion, think of Jesus as peaceful and all
forgiving and they don't really believe there is a final punishment coming to
those who don't accept Jesus.
According to Scripture they are in for a big surprise! Not only is there punishment coming but Jesus and the
angels are going to watch the punishment!
So here is a
question. Have you accepted Jesus
yet? If not, why not accept Him right
now. Just have a quiet conversation with
Jesus. Let Him know what you are looking
for and He will lead you from there.
"Dear Jesus….."
Amen!
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