I'd like to remind you all of the immense love God has for each of you. Whether you are a Christian, Catholic, Gnostic, Atheist, Muslim or part of any other religion or belief system, God loves you so much.
Listen, You could have it all together right now - great career, a nice home, cars, money in the bank, disposable income that allows you to enjoy certain luxuries in life, or you could be scraping pennies to try and make ends meet - worried about how to pay your rent. You could have the greatest relationships - family and friends, or you could be on the outs with everyone and be all alone. I could easily go on.
The point is, God is no respecter of person. No matter where we are in life today, a day will come when we leave these mortal bodies and face God, at which time we will be judged. And only one of two destinies awaits our eternal fate (Yes, we have a soul, one that will go on after our physical bodies are no more - please believe this) eternal life with God in heaven, enjoying the splendor of the King, or eternal separation from God, where even a drop of water to quench our souls thirst will not be granted.
This is serious! Whether you choose to believe this or not is up to you, but I am here to attest to the fact that the Word of God is reliable and accurate. I would stake my life on what it says. And it says what I just mentioned.
The Bible is clear - disregard it, think it foolish, don't take it seriously and we will suffer the consequences of eternal separation. But, if you regard it, if you take it seriously and understand that God wants you to live an amazing life here on earth and spend all eternity with Him - you will! And it all begins with Jesus.
The Bible teaches that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and that no one gets to the Father (God) except through Jesus. Jesus is our mediator to everlasting life.
God loves you so much He sent Jesus, His Son to take upon Himself the penalty of sin we all deserve. He says, confess you are a sinner and receive my Son Jesus into your heart, and He will come. God says, turn around from the things you know are wrong in your life (lying, stealing, cheating, anger, jealousy, hate, etc.) and see the glory of the Lord shine brightly in you.
Pray: God, I believe you sent Jesus to die and take my place at the judgment seat. I confess, I am a sinner. I believe Jesus is alive and I receive Him into my heart. Help me turn around from the things I do that dishonor you. Amen.
Won't you decide today to really think about your life, and of the lives of those you love. We are all going to meet God one day, let it be on His terms because - Daddy truly knows best. God bless.
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