God knows our destiny- 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10
“For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.”
God’s plan for you is so certain that we may call it a destiny. Paul calls it an “appointment.” Here are three statements and questions to ponder:
God knows where you came from. When did he know it? Eph. 1:4; Ps. 139:13-16
God knows where you are right now. How does he know it? Acts 13:48; Romans 8:29
God knows where you will end up. How do I know it? Eph. 2:6
What is the destiny of the saved?
1. Not to wrath
If you know Jesus, you are not destined for the terrible destruction associated with the coming Day of the Lord. We can go further and say if you have trusted Christ as your Savior, you are not destined for eternal hell. There is such a place, and some people will go there, but that is not your destiny if you know Christ.
2. To receive salvation
The phrase means “full deliverance.” We are not appointed to wrath but to “full deliverance.” (another subject on another day)
3. Who will do this for us? Verse 9.
Through “Our Lord Jesus Christ.” Why would he do this? Verse 10 answers that: “He died for us.” That’s the substitutionary atonement of Christ. He died in my place on the cross, bearing my sin, taking my shame. That’s the only basis for the assurance of salvation: the knowledge that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you and for me.
Our destiny is deliverance!
To sum up the message in just four simple words: Our Destiny is Deliverance. If you know Jesus Christ, you are completely delivered from the wrath of God—now and in the future.
Last question… Are you ready? Halleluiah!!!
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