You are A Breath Away from Eternity
Did you know that with every second, every hour, and each day that passes by, you are getting closer to eternity? That means by the close of today, you have one less day to exist here on earth, and you are 1 day closer to eternity. The question is: are you prepared for eternity? Perhaps you have goals and plans for your life here for several years to come, but the fact is, you could very well be days, hours, or just minutes away from departing from planet earth. In reality, thousands of people leave the earth every second. That means, before you finish reading this article the journey called “life” would have ended for several people across the world, whether they are ready or not. So, if today were to be your last day on planet earth, are you eternity-ready right now?
The Journey to Eternity
When a person’s life ends here on earth, a never-ending, eternal existence begins immediately. While no one knows with certainty how much time he or she has left here on earth – it may be a few moments and it may be years -, one thing is certain: one day this physical reality of time and space will end, and the transition into the eternal state will immediatly take place. It is a journey of no return, of which everyone will partake. Eternity is a permanent destination. There are no second chances; no do-overs; no recourse; and no endpoint in the eternal state. The state in which you enter is the state in which you remain FOREVER! Consequently, the most important question you should ask yourself is: “which eternity are my getting close to - heaven or hell?” That is a question for which you should have a clear answer, considering that you are really just a breath away from that eternity (whichever one of those two destinations you are presently on ther way to). Imaging for a moment that you know you will be traveling somewhere. You have informed family and friends of your upcoming trip, and you have taken time off from work for your trip. But when asked, “where to?”, you don’t know your destination. Would you not feel embarrassed? Woundn't that be unsual, to say the least? But again, if you were to die today, where would be your eternal destination? Do you know with certainty?
Let’s say you don’t plan or desire to go to hell - the place of eternal punishment for sinners - so, have you secured a home in heaven? It's got to be one or the other! According to bible, there are only two eternal destinations - heaven and hell. By a simple logic, if you have not secured heaven - the indescribable glorious place of everlasting life in the very presence of God - automatically, you have secured that sorrowful, God-forsaken place of damnation and unimaginable pain and torment, called hell. But that’s why Jesus died on your behalf - so that you wouldn’t have to take everlasting residence in hell when you depart from this world. According to the bible, all have sinned: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom 3:23). That “all” includes you. Also, according to the bible, “The wages (consequence) of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rom 6:23). This “death” is beyond the physical death of the body; it included eternal destruction of sinners in hell. Jesus Himself said, “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!” (Luke 12:5)
Going to Eternal Hell Fire is a Choice
Because of what Jesus did for you, you don’t have to endure the eternal punishment in hell when you leave earth. It does not matter what sins you have committed, where you have been, or what your lifestyle has been until now, the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross has sufficiently paid for all your sins before God, and it has satisfied Him on your behalf. All that is left for you to do is to admit that you are a sinner, ask God to forgive you of all your sins, and invite Jesus Christ to come into your life as your Lord and Savior. Think about it – if you knew you had 1 more year to live, what would you do with that 1 year? Would you gamble with it and let the chips fall where they may? Probably not. Then what would be a good enough reason to gamble with eternity – where there are no do-overs?
Consider this: If someone had a terminal disease, but a miracle drug was discovered that could cure the disease without negative side effects, can you imagine the person rejecting the drug? Or take for example, an inmate serving a life sentence, and out of the blue, he were to be offered a free legal service from a renowned lawyer with the promise to get him released. Can you imagine any reason why the inmate would turn down such an offer? Jesus is man’s ticket out of eternal hell! Why would anyone chose the risk of facing God's everlasting wrath and judgment over the free forgiveness and salvation of Jesus Christ? Don’t let arrogance of heart or the short-lived pleasure of sin cause you to turn down Jesus’ unparalleled offer of eternal life! Don’t put God’s offer of forgiveness on hold. Do not decline God’s sacrificial love for you and head on to go spend eternity in hell. Nothing should be so enticing as to keep you from making up your mind to change course, and turn your life over to Jesus Christ. What you stand to gain is the forgiveness of your sins and eternal life after this earthly life. Going to hell is a choice; so, you have the option to reject it and choose life. You can and should change course today! Ask the Lord Jesus to come in and take over your life now.
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