The Day of the Reckoning

What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run for help? 

Definition of DAY OF RECKONING:  a time when the consequences of a course of mistakes or misdeeds are felt

What the Bible says about the DAY OF RECKONING

The proud look of man will be abased And the loftiness of man will be humbled, And the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. For the LORD of hosts will have a day of reckoning Against everyone who is proud and lofty And against everyone who is lifted up, That he may be abased. Isaiah 2: 11-12

Let's look at the life of Jacob

Definition of Vigilant: Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
How awful that day will be! No other will be like it! It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it. Jeremiah 30:7

Jacob's story teaches us how an imperfect person can be greatly blessed by God--not because of who he or she is, but because of who God is.


Jacob was one of the great patriarchs of the Old Testament, but at times he was also a schemer, liar, and manipulator.

God established his covenant with Jacob's grandfather, Abraham. The blessings continued through Jacob's father, Isaac, then to Jacob and his descendants. Jacob's sons became leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel.

The younger of twins, Jacob was born holding on to his brother Esau's heel.

Jacob's Accomplishments:
Jacob in the Bible account, fathered 12 sons, who became leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel. One of them was Joseph, a key figure in the Old Testament.

Jacob persevered in his love for Rachel. He proved to be a hard worker. His name is frequently associated with God in the Bible: the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Jacob's Strengths:

Jacob was clever. Sometimes this trait worked for him and sometimes it backfired on him. He used both his mind and strength to build his wealth and family.

Jacob's Weaknesses:

Sometimes Jacob made his own rules, deceiving others for selfish gain. He did not trust God to work things out.

Even though God revealed himself to Jacob in the Bible, Jacob took a long time to become a true servant of the Lord.

He favored Joseph over his other sons, leading to jealousy and strife within his family.

Life Lessons:

The sooner we trust God in life, the longer we will benefit from his blessings. When we fight God, we are in a losing battle.

We often worry about missing the will of God for our life, but God works with our mistakes and bad decisions. His plans cannot be upset.