A Look at the Epistle of Jude

Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about them: ‘See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.’ These people are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.”– Jude 14-16 

                  There is a day coming and it will not delay that the Lord will return in all his glory to judge all of creation. All those who have disrespected the Lord and lived a life devoid of any godly influence will be destroyed. This is why the Lord tells his disciples that vengeance is for him to dole out, not us.⁽¹⁾We are to be examples of all God stands for so the world may know He loves all of his creation. However, regarding those who disobey him, God will act swiftly, destroying all who had opposed him in their life. 

            The account from Enoch is vivid in its detail and precise in its accuracy. Whatever the Lord says will happen will without question take place at the exact time preset by God. All people ever want to hear, some believers included, is the loving side of God. But there is a ferocious side to him that strikes fear in the hearts of all who have stirred up his wrath.

Those not afraid are ignorant of what awaits them as they continue to live by their own set of standards. 

            As believers we must continue to pursue God’s will for our lives, for it is not difficult to discern. Ask God for the ability to see things as he sees them and ask for a heart that bleeds for what God bleeds. Stay clear of those who straddle the fence of faith, keeping one foot somewhat in tune with the Lord while the other is dabbling in questionable behavior. Follow not those who seek to compromise their own walk and stay focused on the path in front of you. Stay close to the Lord and become more familiar with his word. He loves you and wishes no harm to come to you. He is the shepherd of your soul who will guard your heart and mind if you allow his Spirit to flow thru you. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Resources: The Life Application Study Bible; www.biblegateway.com.

⁽¹⁾Romans 12:19; Deuteronomy 32:35.