ARE YOU READY?
First, I want to say I am not an alarmist or do I believe in frightening people concerning death. What concerns me greatly is where loved ones, friends or acquaintances will spend eternity. By the mercy of God, I have lived 791/2 years. I have witnessed many events in my lifetime that have taken the lives of many people, from wars, natural disasters, actions of individuals, and all kinds of accidents. I have never in all my years witnessed such disregard for life as I see today. It seems like life does not matter regardless of who it may concern. As I watch the daily news, it is made up mostly of death for a lot of innocent people. Do you know that at least 250 trained – ISIS/ISIL known radicals, (some sympathizing American citizens) are here in America as well as a covert ‘Army of Allah’ waiting for their command to kill our citizens and destroy our country. It is not ‘if’ it is when?
Whether you realize it or not, you are a blink of the eye or a heartbeat away from your eternal destiny. It does not matter what age you are. I believe that most people believe that it will not happen to them. I’m sure that many victims thought the same thing. The 129 (that is last count I saw) of people slaughtered in Paris, France did not believe that such a thing would happen to them. The terrorists that carried out that act is saying America must die. Could you be in the wrong place at the right time? You also face death due to the many illnesses that exist today. Regardless how one should die, the fact remains that they will now face the judgment of God. My question is, are you ready to meet God’s final judgement? You may ask if this subject necessary. I believe that it is because of the apathy that has set into our lives today. The Bible says in Hebrews 9:27 (NIV) “Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement.”
You see, the problem is not God. Many people will blame Him instead of accepting responsibility for the wicked ways that is taking over our country. God’s Word tells us the problem and the solution in 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) ‘if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’
Yes, there is hope. It lies in the person of Jesus Christ. All God’s promises are in the hands of Jesus. Jesus purchased a place for you in His Kingdom when He suffered and died on the Cross of Calvary. Just because this belongs to you does not mean He will force you to accept it. It is now your responsibility to accept it and possess it. What is expected is that you turn from the sin(s) that have control of you and turn your life over to Jesus Christ. He will set you free. The following verses are a few that provide instructions that God has provided for everyone to follow: John 3:3 (KJV)3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes ( 2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9;), Joh 1: 12 – 13 indicates that being “born again” also carries the idea of “becoming children of God” through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.
The phrase “born again” literally means “born from above.”
John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Acts 16:31 – And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
I would rather be criticized for speaking the truth and know a person received God’s Salvation thru Jesus Christ than for someone to spend eternity in Hell. For those that have received Jesus in to their lives, praise God, for those that have not, don’t put it off. There is no promise of tomorrow. I would love to have you join me in Heaven where we will enjoy the peace and joy of Christ our King. God loves you so very, very much that His Son suffered and died for you. Revelation 21:4 (NKJ) “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
These are just a few of many promises God has given us and He does not lie.
Are You Ready? Love to all.