Eternal Choice

Philippians 3:18-19

For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears

in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are

really enemies of the cross of Christ.  Their future is eternal

destruction.  Their god is their appetite, they brag about shame-

ful things, and all they think about is this life here on earth.  (NLT)

     These words from the apostle Paul, reinforces the urgency I feel for all those who are lost and don't know what to believe about life and death; those who believe there is no accountability after this life and others who are oblivious to the evil forces that are leading them into the darkness of their eternal graves.  There are so many people who have no clue to the eternal state of their God given life.  I believe the greatest concern that everyone should have about this life, is not where your next meal is coming from or if you will have enough set aside to retire on, but that very moment when the flame of life flickers out, because this life is the only chance we have to be reconciled with God through Christ Jesus.  When you breathe your final breath on this earth, the state of your eternal soul will have already been determined—you will have either made your choice or face the judgment of God—you have either accepted God’s gift of salvation or not.  Our gracious and merciful God wants no one to suffer eternal death and damnation.  But we should know and understand that the Lord our God is not only perfectly holy, but He is also the final perfectly just Judge. 

     There is an ultimate choice that is put before every person living on this earth—a decision that will determine where you spend your eternal life.  You can choose to follow Christ or this world.  You can choose the gift of salvation or take your chances.  You can choose Heaven or Hell.  God has given us the freedom to choose how we live this life.  But because God loves the people He creates, He saved us from certain eternal death.  He loves us so much that He shared the Truth so we could make a wise decision before we die.  Knowing the Truth should bring you to your knees in thanksgiving, because without Jesus, there is only eternal darkness and pain. If you are living apart from God and taking your chances, you need to seriously reconsider your choices before it is too late.

                   A Whisper of Hope

My beloved child…do not allow the deception of this dark world to cloud your mind.  Live with eternity on your heart, because this life is only the beginning of a very long time.  Don't be caught off guard by your death, for the choice will have already been made.

John 6:27

Spend your energy seeking the eternal

life that I, the Son of Man, can give you. 

For God the Father has sent Me for that

very purpose.”  (NLT)

            “This is what God wants you to do:

               Believe in the One He has sent.”

                           (John 6:29)