Song # 1201.1 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. From the Book of Jude, being the last book before Revelation, we read the letter Jude wrote to warn against false teachers who claimed to be “believers”. In his brief letter Jude encourages his readers “to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the Saints” (Jude 1:3).
Dear friends, remember what the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold (Jude 1:17). They said to you “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires” (Jude 1:18). These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit (Jude 1:19). But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit (Jude 1:20). Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life (Jude 1:21). Be merciful to those who doubt (Jude 1:22). Snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupt flesh (Jude 1:23). To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy (Jude 1:24). To the only God our Saviour be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and for evermore! Amen (Jude 1:25).
Thought for today: trust in God today, and prepare for your tomorrow.
Thought for the future: a Christian’s inheritance is “for ever” guaranteed. Where will you spend your eternity?