This week in our congregation each person was given an Advent devotional. The material in it is from one of my favorite authors/ theologians—C.S. Lewis. The theme is A Grand Miracle—Christ’s coming into the world—truly God is with us in the flesh. Today’s devotion is about The Day of the Lord. There is a lot in the Bible about the day of the Lord. It is a Day of Judgment and Promise.
Our devotional reminds us that Judgment and Promise are the central themes of Advent and the Day of the Lord is any day that salvation takes a significant step forward.
So let’s just talk:
- What does the word judgment mean to you? Is this really something to be concerned about?
- In a world where the common vernacular is “I’m ok—you’re ok” does the day of the Lord hold any weight?
- If there is no judgment—why do we need a promise, let alone a savior?
Some pretty heavy themes in this Advent devotional—but good ones. I don’t know about you but when I stop and really think about it—God becoming human is amazing—God entering into the human race completely and totally is truly amazing grace.
In response to the questions
ReplyDelete1. Judgment means being held accountable for what you've done. Am I concerned about that? I would be if I didn't believe in Jesus with all my heart. I believe I am a sinner, deserving of death as the bible says, but I'm not afraid because Jesus took the death penalty for my sin. This is most certainly true.
2. I'm okay, you're okay so is the day of the Lord of an concern? I'm okay, you're okay is a smokescreen. I'm a sinner and so are you, and sinners who do not believe in the redemptive work of Christ should be concerned.
3. There is a judgment. The bible says so. "A man is appointed once to die and then the judgement". Without a Savior we are already condemned. With our Savior, Jesus Christ we are no longer condemned.
It's good news and bad news depending on your frame of reference - on Christ's team or not.
If I wasn't I sure would pray for help in that area of unbelief.