THE SINNER'S CRY

THE SINNER'S CRY

"And at that time the sign of the Son of Man [coming in His glory] will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth [and especially Israel] will mourn [regretting their rebellion and rejection of the Messiah], and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory [in brilliance and splendor]. And He will send His angels with a loud trumpet and they will gather together His elect (God’s chosen ones) from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other" - Matthew 24:30-31 (Amplified)

There is a special song/hymn I love to sing whenever I have the opportunity of sharing the Gospel in public places. This short but very powerful hymn describes the terrible lamentation of those who refused to repent and respond to the call of salvation while they are still alive. The hymn which is titled "Oh No, Had I Known" was written in 1977 by a Nigerian - Eugene Mbaebie

There are many people who made that horrible lamentation - "Oh No, Had I know" in the Bible. For example, in Luke 16:22-24, while Lazarus was rejoicing in the bosom of Abraham, the rich man was weeping profusely in the fiery furnace for rejecting the call of salvation. Although, the rich man later pleaded for mercy but that was already too late since there is no repentance in the grave (Hebrews 9:27). That rich man must have been agonising and crying "Oh No Had I known" in that horrible lake of fire.  

In Matthew 25:1-13, the five foolish virgins must have wept bitterly when they were denied access into the wedding venue. They must have been wailing and screaming: "Oh No, Had I known" when the bridegroom turned his back on them. They wished they could turn back the hands of the clock. Unfortunately, it was not possible again. The door of repentance had been closed against them. What a painful and sad ending! 

"But while they were going away to buy oil, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut and locked. Later the others also came, and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open [the door] for us.’  But He replied, ‘I assure you and most solemnly say to you, I do not know you [we have no relationship].’  Therefore, be on the alert [be prepared and ready], for you do not know the day nor the hour [when the Son of Man will come]." -Matthew 25:10-13 (Amplified)

Friends, nobody knows when the bridegroom (Jesus Christ) will show up in the sky to take the saints home with Him for the final wedding feast. When He finally comes, I hope you will not be left behind?  I hope you will not regret rejecting the call of salvation? I hope you will not end your journey in deep pain and great agony like that rich man and the five foolish virgins in the scriptures above? I hope "Oh No, Had I known" will not be your cry when the saints are marching to heaven? If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus or you are a backslider, I urge you to please repent, forsake your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour today. If you do, you will be privileged to join the victorious soldiers of Christ that will march to heaven on that glorious day. 

Beloved, could you please join me to meditate on the lyrics of this wonderful hymn (below) as we look forward to that glorious morning when Jesus will lead His royal and faithful soldiers out of this sinful world to their permanent home/mansions above. 

OH NO, HAD I KNOWN

When the saints shall march to heaven
With Jesus as their Leader
Marching onward like soldiers
Yes, able soldiers
Singing and rejoicing
Oh hear the sinners cry,
Oh, no, had I known!

Chorus:
              Oh no, the sinner's voice I hear...
              Gone, gone, they have gone, they have gone
              Marching to join the glory above;
              Oh, no, had I known!

Oh wake up slumber wake up
And prepare for the glory
Meeting Jesus your Saviour
The Captain of the band
Prepare before it's too late
Or join the group that cries
Oh, no, had I known!

My prayer for you and my humble self this week is that we shall be among those valiant soldiers of the Cross that will march out of this sinful world with our Commander (Jesus Christ) into everlasting celebration in heaven. We shall not end our journey on earth with that awful sinner's cry of "Oh No, Had I known." And after labouring to show sinners the Way, we shall not be left behind in Jesus name. Amen. 

On behalf of my esteemed father in the Lord, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, - Pastor E. A. Adeboye,  I will like to invite you to the 2018 Holy Ghost Congress. Theme: GLORY AHEAD. Date: December 3rd - 8th, 2018. Venue: The Redemption Camp, Km 46 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria. Ministering: Our beloved Daddy G.O - Pastor E.A Adeboye and other anointed Ministers of God.

Good morning and do have a blessed day.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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