A Merciful Warning to the Enemies of the Cross

🕯️ The Midnite Watch —

From Pastor Terry W. Bailey

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Dear Friends,

This week’s message comes from a burden on my heart — not to condemn, but to warn with mercy.

The world may mock the Cross, but the Cross still stands as the line between death and life.

It was there that Jesus spoke the most unthinkable words ever uttered in human pain:

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

— Luke 23:34 (NKJV)

That prayer wasn’t just for the soldiers. It was for every generation that swings the hammer of rebellion — and still finds mercy waiting.

Stephen, the first martyr, echoed the same heart when stones rained upon him:

“Lord, do not charge them with this sin.”

— Acts 7:60 (NKJV)

Even in death, he reflected the Savior’s light.

That’s the heart God wants beating in His Church today — not hatred, but holy fire. A fire that warns the lost and loves them while doing it.

⚔️ A Merciful Warning

Enemies of the Cross, your time is short — but mercy still calls your name.

The Judge has not yet stood, because the Savior is still seated — interceding.

But one day soon, that mercy seat becomes a throne of judgment.

Until then, the invitation stands: repent and come home.

Believers, don’t harden your hearts toward those who hate the Gospel.

We’re called to live as watchmen and witnesses — sounding the alarm, yet extending the same grace that saved us.

✝️ God’s View | Hope | Change | Practice

God’s View: The Cross reveals justice and mercy in perfect harmony.

Hope: Forgiveness is still available — even for the fiercest opponent.

Change: Replace anger with intercession; let compassion conquer contempt.

Practice: Pray this week for someone far from God — and mean it.

❤️ Closing Thoughts

The hour is late, but love still speaks.

The trumpet will sound soon — but until it does, let’s live ready, forgive freely, and keep watch together.

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