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Read Isaiah 20 - 24
 
Isaiah 24:23 The moon will be embarrassed, the sun ashamed; for the LORD Almighty will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and before its elders, gloriously.
 
AS you read these chapters, you probably shuddered at the severity of God’s judgment. I want you to think about this as you consider people you know who do not know Jesus as Lord.
    The devastation described here is little contrasted to the eternal destruction of Hell. In Hell there is no release from agony—forever. Think of the worst pain you’ve experienced. Magnify it a great deal. Then think of living in this torment forever. Go ahead. Shudder.
    Why focus on this torment? We do so to more deeply rejoice in the wonder of our salvation. Knowing evil’s deep pain should encourage us to tell the gospel’s good news as often as we can. Do not rationalize being quiet of sin, judgment, salvation and heaven by thinking, “Hell is not so bad.” But it is so bad. It’s horrible torment beyond understanding. Souls will be separated from the Glory of God forever. That means lost souls will never experience is magnificent love, joy, peace and fellowship. The glory described in this passage is beyond all natural light. God’s Glory stretches throughout creation’s diversity and intricacy. Nature is his canvas, revealing God’s mighty power to create, destroy, redeem and nurture.
    Are you saved from Hell? Are your friends and family? Neighbors? If you answered, “No.” or “I don’t know.” seek God’s salvation. Then be the light of God’s glory in their lives. You can’t control their response to the Light of the Gospel. But you can determine your words to warn of judgment and to promise God’s forgiveness.
 
Luke 16:23-24 “In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. 24 So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’”