A few years ago, the entire world shut down. We could turn on any news channel and hear up-to-the-minute death tolls. People hid in there homes, afraid of having contact with anyone. Schools were empty, businesses closed down, supplies ran low and fear was the driving force behind it all.
What were people afraid of? They were afraid of death. The thoughts of contracting a virus, becoming sick and ultimately dying terrified the entire population on earth.
What’s interesting is that while people took drastic, preventive measures to stay healthy and doing whatever the media instructed to avoid any risk of infection – their ultimate fear was death. People were determined to stay alive.
It’s interesting to note that most people think death is the worst things that can happen to them. But, when you reflect on the choices people make in the name of self-preservation, people never really realize what comes after death.
- People vigorously avoid the topic of heaven and hell
- There is no mention of judgement to come
- There is not urgency to talk about Jesus Christ and the cross
What people should truly fear is what they will face after this life, what will happen if the don’t accept Jesus are Lord and Savior.
There is a day that’s coming where we all will give account for our actions and motives and even the intents of our heart. It is called the”Great White Throne Judgment in Revelation 20:11-15. This will be a terrifying day for any unbeliever. Imagine standing before God and being rejected and being told that you will spend eternity in hell.
It will be a place of utter darkness, isolation, and burning heat, confusing and hunger. God will not be there so that will be no light at all, there will be fire and brimstone, hopelessness and fear. Many people think it will be “one big party” they will be horribly mistaken.
A lot of people think they will reconcile the issue on their death bed or if their diagnosed with a fatal disease. But, I know I would definitely not want to take that chance. I have a friend in that is in the last stages of cancer, and refuses to accept Christ as her Lord and Savior. In my mind it’s just not worth it.
