What will you do when the end Comes?

Read Jeremiah 5.

The people of the city of Jerusalem had become so corrupt that there was not one person "who does justice and seeks truth."  Jeremiah thought that perhaps this was due to ignorance.  The people did not know what God expected.  But he discovered that the same corruption of sin existed among those who knew better.

The LORD reminded them of some of His blessings.  He provided for them and took care of them.  Yet, they used their health and strength to sin.  Even when warned by the prophets of God, they said, "He will do nothing; no disaster will come upon us." (v.12)  The false prophets and the priests kept up their messages of encouragement, peace and prosperity.  It was popular preaching.  "My people love to have it so." (v.31a)

God's judgment did come, just as He said.  "As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours."  Some lost their lives.  All lost their homes, possessions, and the nation.  The Babylonians overran them like attacking wild animals (v.6).

The people of Judah were not prepared for what was about to take place.  They thought everything will continue as it has been and become even better in the future.   God's question to them was, "But what will you do when the end comes?" (v.31b)

Just as they were warned and God's temporary judgment fell upon Judah, in the same manner every person must answer God's question about the end of this world and eternal judgment for personal sin.

The return of Christ is an unfulfilled fact.  Judgment is coming upon all the ungodly.  Hell is real; a place of eternal punishment for those who reject God's offer of forgiveness in Jesus.  "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed." (2 Peter 3:10)

For those of us who know the truth, be prepared.  For those who do not know, let us urge them to prepare now.