THE HARVEST OF THE EARTH.
1. What is the great harvest of earth?
'The harvest is the end of the world.' Matt. 13:39. 2. What message of mercy is given to prepare them for that day?
'Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come; and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.' See Rev. 14:6-12. 3. What will this message bring about in the earth?
'Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision; for the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.' Joel 3:14. 4. What character will that message develop among those who decide for God?
'Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.' Rev. 14:12. 5. Who then will come to reap?
'I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle.' Verse 14. 6. What messages are given to Him and His messengers?
'Thrust in Thy sickle, and reap; for the time is come for Thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe.' 'Thrust in Thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.' Verses 15, 18. See also Joel 3:13. 7. What will each class reap?
'He that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.' Gal. 6:8. 8. What will those who have not decided for God then say?
'The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.' Jer. 8:20. 9. What opportunity does God now give to all?
'Behold, NOW is the acceptable time; behold, NOW is the day of salvation.' 2 Cor. 6:2.