There’s an old sacred song we sing from time to time that contains the following words in the chorus:<\/p>\n
\n“When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This great day of rejoicing is a day appointed by the Father (Matthew 24:36; Acts 17:31) and that day is a certainty in coming (Hebrews 9:27). Everyone who has ever lived will be there on that day (2 Corinthians 5:10) it will be the last day (John 12:48). On this last day, the dead will be raised, the living will be changed, all will be judged, the earth will be destroyed and the eternal abode for all will begin.<\/p>\n
Some questions we might ask are: (1)<\/strong> “Are we ready for that last day?” and (2)<\/strong> “What will that last day hold for each one of us?” From the Scriptures, let us note the following observations:<\/p>\n
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- The Last Day Will Be A Day Of Gladness<\/strong> (Revelation 21:4) In the Lords presence, is “fullness of joy” and at His right hand are “pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). There will be the ultimate of satisfaction when we awake (Psalm 17:15). On this day, we will enter into the joys of our Lord (Matthew 25:21). We can now and will then rejoice at our great reward (Matthew 5:12; cf. 1 Peter 1:3-4).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The Last Day Will Be A Day Of Greeting<\/strong> (Revelation 22:4) Think of the first time when we actually see our God face to face. Think of meeting our Lord in the air (I Thessalonians 4:17). Think of being gathered to God’s people. Let’s imagine seeing again the righteous who have passed from this life (2 Timothy 4:6-8). Just think we can sit down with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all of the faithful (Matthew 8:11; Hebrews 11).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The Last Day Will Be A Day Of Grandeur<\/strong> (Revelation 21-22) Just think of those mansions that will never decay! (John 14:1-3; 1 Peter 1:3-5). Heaven is a place where no sin, sorrow, night, or Satan will dwell (Revelation 21:4; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 20:10). There will be an abundant entrance (2 Peter 1:11) into a place of abundant life (John 10:10).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The Last Day Will Be A Day Of Glory<\/strong> (2 Corinthians 4:17) There is a glory to be revealed in us (Romans 8:18). We shall appear with the Lord in glory (Colossians 3:4) A crown of glory that fades not away will be received (1 Peter 5:4). We will then possess the real hope of glory in Christ (Colossians 1:27).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The Last Day Will Be A Day Of Grief<\/strong> (Matthew 7:13; Matthew 25:30) There is sadness awaiting the unfaithful and disobedient (Romans 2:5; Romans 2:8-9). There is a weeping spoken of so many times on that day in the New Testament (Matthew 8:12; Matthew 24:51; Matthew 25:30). The last day will indeed be a day of separation, shame, and sorrow for most individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Brethren and friends, there is a final day coming<\/strong> (Acts 17:31). Let’s again consider the two questions we asked at the beginning of this short study:<\/p>\n
“Are we ready for that last day?”<\/p>\n
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“What will that last day hold for each one of us?”<\/p>\n
We each have a choice as to what kind of day that last day will be. Jesus came that it might be a day of gladness, greeting, grandeur, and glory<\/strong>. Let’s not allow that last day to turn into an eternal existence of sorrow, suffering and grief<\/strong> (cf. Matthew 8:12; Mark 9:43-44; Luke 13:28; Luke 16:24).<\/p>\n
Related Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- The Doctrine Of Eternal Punishment at Christian Courier<\/li>\n
- Romans 9:22 Is Eternal Punishment Fair? at Christian Courier<\/li>\n
- Are There Degrees of Blessedness and Punishment in Eternity? at Christian Courier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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