“I want you to understand this mystery, dear brothers and sisters, so that you will not feel proud about yourselves. Some of the people of Israel have hard hearts, but this will last only until the full number of Gentiles comes to Christ.” (Romans 11:25)
“This will only last until the complete number of Gentiles comes to the Lord.” This suggests that there is a predetermined number of Gentiles who will accept the Lord, and once that number is fulfilled, there will be no more.
The narrative in Genesis chapters 6-8 details the account of Noah constructing an ark as instructed by God, which protected him and his family from divine judgment upon the earth. The Bible records that after filling the ark with animals, Noah and his family stayed inside for a week before the floodwaters arrived. Imagine this scenario: Noah dedicated over a century to building a vast vessel on dry ground in anticipation of a global flood. People scoffed at him, asking, “Where is this flood, Noah?” and “Looks like rain, Noah! You’d better hurry!” Can you envision the ridicule he endured? The very individuals who mocked him were the same ones who later banged on the ark’s door when the flood began. Sadly, God had closed the door, and they had made their choice, which He honored.
Just as it was in Noah’s time, the present circumstances will not endure indefinitely. The door is currently open, but there will come a time when it will be shut. Don’t wait until it rains, my friend; it might be too late.
“Conditions will not remain as they are forever. A moment is approaching when everything will transform. Don’t find yourself on the wrong side of the door.”
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the blessing of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Your love is vividly demonstrated to me through the prophetic truths found in Scripture. I am grateful for Your boundless grace and mercy toward me. Lord, through Your Word, You have reminded me once again of the necessity of being prepared. I submit to Your will and dedicate myself to the work of the ministry. Thank You for the church and the bonds created there, among fellow believers who, like myself, sometimes struggle to get it right. Thank You for Your unwavering pursuit of me, ensuring that I will not be left behind when the door closes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and have made the decision to ask Him into your heart. Here is a simple prayer to get you started.
Dear Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive you as my Saviour and Lord. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be. Amen.
If you have done this, then congratulations! (Luke 15:7) says that when one sinner accepts Jesus Christ as his or her Saviour the angels rejoice. So there’s a party going on in heaven right now over your decision! Today you were accepted a new life in Christ! You have God’s Word that he answered your prayer.
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Rob Lavallee
Scriptural Seeds Ministries
Scriptural Seeds Ministries 