To a city of old came two messengers from God. They bore serious information and solemn warning. This city of wickedness was to be overthrown with terrible judgments because of its many sins.
It seemed incredible, it appeared improbable; and those who heard the message scoffed and doubted. The warnings were ignored and the heavenly messengers set at naught.
But in that city of sin and shame they found one man who believed God. He must be rescued from the coming wrath. His presence there held back the judgments of God from the wicked city and its inhabitants.
Some of the little party—three out of the four—hastened to safety. But one stopped. She looked back. Her heart was still in the doomed city. As she stood, she was caught in God's descending wrath.
Today the message comes: "This world is soon to be judged." It is under God's condemnation for its sins. The murder of His Son, Jesus, lies at the door; and the heavenly message is still rejected. Many still scoff at the warning.
"Oh," say they, "things go on now as ever. Judgment will never touch us.”
Oh sinful heart, hear the word of the Lord Himself saying: "Likewise as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; but the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all." Luke 17:28, 2928Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. (Luke 17:28‑29).
The Judge is at the door. Terrible punishment is at hand. BEWARE!
Is there a refuge? Yes! The Lord Jesus Christ is waiting to receive you.