Still They Would Not Repent

 Scripture:

”But the people who did not die in these plagues still refused to repent of their evil deeds and turn to God. They continued to worship demons and idols made of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood—idols that can neither see nor hear nor walk! And they did not repent of their murders or their witchcraft or their sexual immorality or their thefts.“. ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭9‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

This is a sad verse, but a very real verse. It is speaking of people who live through the great tribulation and see the wrath of God. They will see incredible demonstrations of the power of God, yet they will still not repent of their sins and turn to Him. Our natural mind makes us think that anyone who witnesses the worst part of the tribulation would turn to Jesus and repent, but some never will.

Application:

As a minister of the Gospel, I want everyone I encounter to come to Christ. I want to see people understand God’s goodness and blessing and turn from their sin, but some people never will. Even when they see the wrath of God on sin, they will continue in it and not repent. As we enter the Last Days, we must realize that, no matter how many signs God gives people, some will still not repent and turn to Him. Our job is to present Christ to people, they must repent and come to Christ.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are great and glorious! I worship You and bless Your name. You are high and lifted up and Your glory is incredible! I want the world to know You and repent of their sins. I also know that not everyone will turn to Christ. Give me understanding and strength to deal with people who won’t repent no matter how much You demonstrate Yourself to them. Let my friends and relatives repent and turn to You. Let me see more and more repentance as You prepare for Your return.

Yours Forever,

Jeff