Time is Short

Let’s pretend for a moment. I have asked you in the past, a number of times, to consider what will take place once you pass away. Too few have written back in this matter, so I decided to take it one step further and ask you again. This time we are going to make a few changes and then see what you think; and this is for everyone and anyone that is willing to think on this.

Before, I asked you to consider all that some people have done to create wealth and positions of power. And if you have forgotten, take a closer look at the Kennedy Empire that formed the platform for Presidents and Senators and the like — how powerful they were, the immenseness of their possessions and places in the world society, as well as their vast wealth.

Now that the majority of them are gone, what is left? The only remnants left are graves and headstones. I am not trying to be calloused about it at all, nor do I mean any type of disrespect for the families. Still the truth remains, as it always will.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”

Absolute Truth, straight from the mouth of the Lord God to our ears! Read it again and again. Consider it and believe. I keep saying this; time is very, very, short!

By now, we have seen the wealthy and the famous alike live and then die; and all that’s left are fancy headstones and big graves. Yet, all are definitely dead. Their lives have already been lived; their wealth has already been made and is now distributed among their families and friends. Even their bodies are falling apart in their graves. So now all we have are the memories, am I correct?

Another aspect: The money is nothing more than numbers on a computer and paper, and the majority of people use credit cards. We already know there is a ‘financial crisis’ coming; and in the Tribulation, the NWO (New World Order) will confiscate all the wealth. Thus power will be complete to just a few people in the world. “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” So all that wealth you have accumulated will then go to whom?

After all that work and effort, to think it will stay right here on earth. That position will be filled by another. The big house will one day be bulldozed and the fancy cars will sit in a graveyard for cars, rusting away. The Baccalaureate degree, the Master’s, and the Ph.D.’s will all end up in the local landfill. So much work, such difficult times, and many hours lost especially in sleep or lost from your family. And now, what about now? All that is worth nothing to you anymore, am I right?

If you were able, you would see billions of people are already dead on earth, vast amounts of land burned to the ground, other areas now under water for good. And still, not one person will get up and leave their grave.

Hebrews 9:27 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”

For lack of a better way to say it, the world will soon be uninhabitable for humans until Jesus returns. In this case, what good is wealth or power and position? Everything is gone and the only remaining power is the Lord God Almighty. Yet if you have NO relationship with HIM, you’re lost in Eternity.

The Bible says this! Again, tell me what the worth of your wealth and power is? And so now, because you rejected the Lord Jesus Christ, you will spend Eternity in Hell and the Lake of Fire, the worst place there ever could be! And then to know you asked for this; it was your own decision. You had a chance, just like everyone else, but…you chose the world…you chose Satan. All I can say is, I hope and pray you’re satisfied.

I already know, someone is going to think I am being cavalier with all of this. Others are going to think, “A God that loves me would never send me to Hell.”…or… “I was a good person.” …Even… “I went to church and Sunday school and even sang in the choir.” Still as yet, you never gave your life and heart to Jesus Christ. So now, like the story of “Lazarus and the Rich man” (Luke 16:19-31), you sit in torment and you beg for forgiveness of all your sin. And still you remain right where you are.

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.”

All your questions and all the answers you will ever need are right there in the Holy Word of God (Bible).

So as we contemplate the above and all the Scripture, what do you think now? There are so many people, including me, that are saying how close the “Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ” is. What do you think your every effort should be? Money, big house and fat bank account? Or maybe it should be the Lord Jesus Christ, HIS Love, and Heaven for Eternity. What do you think?

Just so you know, all of this is found in the Bible and has been here at least 4,500 years. The Only Book that is the “Living Word” that penetrates into you, body and soul (Hebrews 4:12) and is only one hand away from you.

There is a passage of Scripture that says,

Matthew 7:13-20 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”

I sort of liken this to “Zombies shuffling along a huge highway to Hell and the Lake of Fire!” They have no thoughts; they continue to shuffle along, never once considering where they are headed. There are some that holler and yell for them to, “Jump off the Highway!” Sadly, no one is listening. The zombies are too busy with all their small concerns and their little routines; and in all that time their ears are closed. All around that highway the sirens are blaring, a few people are yelling, and alerts are everywhere! Do you still want to walk that highway?

If I were you, I would take the time to think on this and consider where you are headed, because a day IS coming when thinking about it will NO longer work. Please, my friends…consider this closely…KNOW where you are headed. Yet, to know is not enough…you must take that first step and choose Jesus Christ in your life and Heart!

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.“

I use the King James Version of the Bible and all emphasis is mine.

You may reach the Author at: twobears44@gmail.com

 

Salvation

I am a little perplexed, or maybe naive, if you will. We already know the Holy Word of God is older than 4,500 years, so why is it that so few read it? Also, The Holy Word of God is the only book of its type; it is a living text. It literally moves within you. Again, why have so few read it? So now we come to an even bigger problem.

There are so many “going to church,” sitting in the pews, singing the hymns, going to Sunday School, and still they do not know the Word of God. And worst of all, there are Pastors, Preachers and Ministers that teach other gospels than that which is in the Holy Word of God.

We have the “Feel Good Gospel,” which tells people that they are “good,” when only God is good. We have the “Prosperity Gospel,” which teaches people that they can become “prosperous” simply by asking the Lord God for money. We have others as well, like the Pastors that teach “speaking in tongues,” yet no one is able to understand what they are saying. We have denominations that say you will never see Heaven if you are not baptized, especially in their church.

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.“

Right there in black and white, my friends! How is it that so many are missing this fundamental fact, as said by the Lord God? Do so few want to go to Heaven?

There are many other “religions” that say…they are peaceful. Yet their “holy book” tells them that they may “lie” to someone that does not believe as they do…even kill those that do not believe. Others teach that YOU are the center of the Universe, that YOU are God. And another tells their congregations that they will be “transported to Heaven” in a spacecraft by extra-terrestrials. I have never seen so much “bull-crap” in my life!

Why would anyone feel the need to listen to and believe such LIES? Are they so hard up to listen to some Preacher, actually anyone, that they would take such stuff to heart and believe it? Do they not understand that Jesus Christ IS GOD and always has been, and that only HE is able to take you to Heaven?

Only HIS Blood will cover your sin. HE is the single and only Savior that there is.

People enjoy being pampered, to live the best there ever could be. Many will actually tell you they deserve it along with all of that sumptuous food and drink because they are “Good People.” They miss the fact that Jesus Christ is the ONLY way to Heaven and for Eternity, where your best life truly is! We all like the better things in life: Big house, fancy cars and clothes, so why would the “answer to Heaven” be the last thing people wish to think about? I am truly perplexed by this phenomenon. It literally boggles my mind!

Is it not enough, for any individual to go to a cemetery, and then to notice no one there has ever come back? Death, my friends is FINAL for us humans. In other words, you have been given this life as the only chance to come to Jesus Christ and give HIM your life. Otherwise you will spend Eternity in Hell and the Lake of Fire. That is not an option. That is absolute Truth, from the Holy Word of God!

My friends, it is “one way…or the other!” Accept Jesus Christ, go to Heaven…fail to accept Jesus Christ, go to Hell and then the Lake of Fire. You would think that reading this in the Word of God would be enough for everyone.

Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.“

Does that little word “FEW” put fear in your heart and spirit? Do you truly belong to Jesus Christ? Does the Blood of Jesus Christ cover all your sin? Are you truly a child of the Lord God?

My friends…How do you know for sure…that YOU are saved? This is really and truly important to know; your eternal life hangs in the balance.

There is NO Purgatory, no waiting period between Heaven and this life on earth. You cannot buy your way into Heaven. There is NOTHING…that YOU can do to get into Heaven, short of accepting Jesus Christ. We all stand on one side or the other of that Thick Black Line…With Jesus Christ…or without Him. Point is…YOU…must choose and choose only for you. It is a relationship between you and Jesus Christ…or the lack thereof.

Hebrews 9:27-28 “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.“

Again it is in black and white. And again, you live here on earth only once. We have more people buried in the ground than we have people alive. Only ONE came back from the dead, and that was Jesus Christ…HE IS GOD. Everyone else, regardless of position in life, wealth or anything else…is still in the ground…they have already lived their life, they now stand in judgment by Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:10-11 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.“

It’s always in black and white…for all to read and know. Our SIN stands between us and the Lord God and Heaven. Only HIS Blood from HIS Cross on Calvary…can cover our SIN and be washed away. BUT…you must ask for it!

I have been a watcher of people just about all my life. My Dad told me to carefully watch people, watch their mistakes and their good; then make sure I do not repeat their mistakes. Yet today, I feel the heartache of watching so many people throw away their lives.

Reading in history where people did this and that, and now they remark about how wonderful those people were. My question is now and always will be…were they saved to Jesus Christ? Because, if they were not, their lives, of however many years, were worthless. If they were able to come back and give a report, what would they tell all of us to do? In other words, what is truly critical for us to know?

It’s sort of unusual when we are able to witness the last words or the last thoughts of anyone. It’s never about our finances or possessions. It’s always about those closest to them, the ones they loved or to right a wrong. The tombstones always remain the same and the dirt doesn’t give up its contents, regardless of who they once were.

After years of living here on earth, people naturally want peace and safety, harmony and balance. Many don’t realize that this will only come with Jesus Christ. HE is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the Great I AM, the first and the last, the Alpha and the Omega…the One that has always been and will always be!

HE is the last person that I would want to offend, and yet I have done so with my sin. It is HIS Love that we must rely on…HIS Blessings that we need to simply get from one moment to the next, the next heartbeat…the next breath of air!

John 15:5-6 “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.“

This life does not have to be the end. It should be the “Very First Stepping Stone…into our life in Eternity.” We should not have to worry about Hell and the Lake of Fire…to be honest…only the Lord is concerned about that; HE IS the Judge of everyone. Still, we must be concerned with WHOM we choose to follow. If it is anyone other than Jesus Christ…YOU are doomed to Hell and the Lake of Fire.

I like to think of this life as you and I living in a three-dimensional picture. At the point of our death, one of two things is going to happen. We will walk into the Great White Throne Room and instantly know why we are headed for destruction in Hell and the Lake of Fire; OR we will walk straight into the loving and waiting arms of Jesus Christ…our Lord and Savior. I am going to say it again and again….it is always YOUR CHOICE.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

I use the King James Version of the Bible, and all emphasis is mine.

You may reach the Author at; twobears44@gmail.com