The Writing is on the Wall

The Writing is on the

Wall

The darkened skies opened to a piercing burst of radiant white light, enveloped in the magnificence of lush clouds which parted like the T red sea; and there appeared a man seated at, what seemed to me, a judgment table, to his right and left were angels with flutes and horns, and to one side of the parted clouds was an inscription in Hebrew – This is a glimpse of what my heavenly Father revealed to me in a recent vision and, although I could not translate the words in Hebrew, I named it, The Writing on the Wall.

In masonry, the most important element in building a wall is the foundation which encompasses the embankment, height, materials, bracing and lateral support, flood openings and grade elevation. In other words, the structure must be firmly embedded in the ground using the finest materials; concrete, cement, and steel to ensure a solid foundation. The wall will encounter cracks and subsequent sliding along the ground surface, resulting in the collapse of the wall if the foundation is not securely laid.

Our foundation is built on our fellowship and relationship with Jesus. He moulds us like cement as it is prepared to affix bricks to a wall. He loved us and chose us before the foundation of this world. He sacrificed His life so we could have life eternal with Him. His word and Holy Spirit are the building blocks for a firm foundation. If we faint not, we will reap the reward, which is our inheritance, of eternal life. It is imperative for us as believers to have a solid foundation, rooted and grounded in Christ to withstand the storms we face in this present life. As Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord [always doing your best and doing more than is needed], being continually aware that your labour [even to the point of exhaustion] in the Lord is not futile nor wasted [it is never without purpose.]” 1 Cor 15:58 AMP. What Jesus endured for us is inconceivable. What if He gave up? We would have no hope, no purpose, no redemption, and no eternal life. The time is now, to ask ourselves, ‘are we ready to meet our Saviour?’ Have we lived the life of a ‘good and faithful servant’? Have we carried out His command, ‘to love Him and love our neighbour as we do ourselves? At the judgment seat, only He can make that ruling. “Well done, my good and faithful servant”, aren’t these the words we want to hear on that day?

Every day we are drawing closer and closer to the promise of His return but have we recognized that not everyone will be caught up in the air at that moment, “in the twinkling of an eye!” Unfortunately, incessant disobedience to God’s word comes with a different reward; the trepidation of seven years of tribulation, beyond anything imaginable. Our hardships and tribulation here and now, cannot be compared to what is to come! Yet, God’s bountiful mercy provides one last opportunity for redemption! Remember, He is gracious to those who will endure to the end. Be quick to forgive, repent, persevere, stand firm in Him and never give up your soul to any other.

Let your passion be for Jesus, for, in the end, the reward is everlasting life. Do not be afraid to give up all you have for Him, no matter the cost. “Let the foundation of your faith in God, love for Him and your fellowman be the driving force and vision for your future; ‘the Writing on Your Wall’. p

By Karen Daley, mother, cake artist, event planner and amateur to inspirational penning as led by the Holy Spirit.