Daily Devotional
Who Can Prevail Against God’s Wrath?
“For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”
Revelation 6:17
July 15, 2023
Ponder This
God is not going to pour His wrath out upon His children. That doesn’t mean we’re not going to have tribulation, because coming events cast the shadows ahead of time, and Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulation” (John 16:33). We’ll find that it’s going to be open season on Bible‑believing Christians until Jesus comes, but He’s going to come and take us out, and then He’s going to pour out His wrath on this Earth.
The Bible calls it the great day of His wrath. The flood did not come until Noah was in the ark. (See Genesis 7.) Fire and brimstone did not fall upon Sodom and Gomorrah until Lot was taken out (Genesis 19), and the wrath of Jehovah will not be poured out on the Earth until the Church is taken out. It’s going to be dark for Israel; it’s going to look like the end. The kingdoms of this world will be gathered there at Armageddon to obliterate Israel. And just when 666 thinks he has it all made, 777 is coming from Heaven. Jesus is coming again.*
- What feelings arise in you as you read today’s passage and consider the coming wrath of God on those who don’t know Him?
- How does this give you an urgency to align your heart with God? How does it give you urgency to tell others about Him?
*666 represents the Antichrist; 777 represents perfection in Jesus Christ.
Practice This
This week, have a Gospel conversation with one person who doesn’t know Jesus.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
