Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another,
And the Lord listened and heard them;
So a book of remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the Lord
And who meditate on His name.
Malachi 3:16 NKJV
It is good to have friends who talk about things they are interested in. Better are friends who choose to talk about mutual interests. Best are friends who bring up what God has taught them recently, even opening their Bibles to make sure they quote Scripture accurately. π No, they’re not “preachy,” they’re just excited about God and are grateful for His working in their lives. Whenever this happens I recall this passage from Malachi, and picture angels having recorded our words. π
16Β Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another,
And the Lord listened and heard them;
So a book of remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the Lord
And who meditate on His name.
17Β βThey shall be Mine,β says the Lord of hosts,
βOn the day that I make them My jewels.
And I will spare them
As a man spares his own son who serves him.β
18Β Then you shall again discern
Between the righteous and the wicked,
Between one who serves God
And one who does not serve Him.
Malachi 3:16-18 NKJV
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Being one of God’s jewels sounds like a really good deal. Are you one of His jewels, to be spared by Him on the day?
Jesus is coming very soon. Be ready!
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober.
1 Thessalonians 5:4-6 NKJV
32 βNow learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is nearβat the doors! 34 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.β
Matthew 24:32-35 NKJV
34 βBut take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.β
Luke 21:34-36 NKJV
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Has the rapture happened? You can still be saved and go to heaven! --- Are you following God's plan for your life? You should. Your plan is not going to work. It is a really, really bad plan. Please come to Jesus to escape your plan! Most people are WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! Jesus is coming. Are you ready to meet Him? Give your life to Jesus Christ. Time is running out.
Updated from The Lordβs Book of Remembrance β HisΒ Jewels