This is a question people often ask
themselves when a crisis, or series of crises comes into their lives. Why me? Why
is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this?
We have all been there. We have all
asked this question. Sometimes the situation we are in is the product of our
own doings. Sometimes the situation we are in is the result of a natural
disaster, or from circumstances beyond our control. Sometimes it is the result
of wrong choices on our part.
For instance, why must I die? It happens
to everyone. Physical death is inevitable! I have to bow to the inevitable. I
will die! Nothing I can humanly do can prevent it.
Can I alter the outcome resulting from
my death? Yes, I can! The Holy Bible shows us there is Heaven and there is Hell.
When I die the destination for my soul and spirit is either heaven or hell.
If I go to heaven I will be in the
presence of God. Psalm 16:11, "You
will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your
right hand are pleasures forevermore."
If I go to hell I will be in the place
reserved for the devil and his evil angels. Let's look at an incident recorded
in Luke 16:22-26:
"(22) So it was the beggar died, and
was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was
buried.
(23)
And being in torment in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off,
and Lazarus [the beggar] in his bosom.
(24)
Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus
that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am
tormented in this flame.' (25) But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your
lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but
now he is comforted and you are tormented.
(26)
And besides all this, between us and you is a great gulf fixed, so that those
who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us'."
Hell is a place of torment - there is no
pleasure in hell! Romans 6:23, "For
the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus
our Lord."
We all must die as the result of our
sin. Please don't be foolish and say you have never sinned. Romans 3:23,
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
You could say to me, "I don't
believe there is a God, or heaven, or hell, or a devil." Well I say to
you, "The moment you die, you will believe!" It will be too late; you
have already sealed your eternal destiny! If you find yourself in hell it is
because you have chosen to go there.
God has provided salvation for you if
you believe that His Son, Jesus Christ died on a Roman cross at Calvary; to pay
the penalty for your sins and give you the gift of eternal life. Receiving
Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour means that when you physically die your
soul and spirit will go to heaven to be with Him forever!
Why me? We will all die physically, but
we can choose here and now where our eternal destiny will be. Will it be heaven
or hell?
Jon Peasey
[All
Scriptures quoted are from the New King James version; unless otherwise noted.
Word enclosed in [ ] are inserted
for clarity. Words in bold type
emphasise a point]
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