So this weekend we have all (or most of us) been shocked by the news of the passing of pop icon Whitney Houston. Call me weird, but since accepting Jesus as my personal Lord and Saviour, everytime someone dies I wonder about where they will spend eternity. Had they accepted Jesus' offer of Salvation? Alot of the time, without being judgemental, the answer is there. Of course human beings are ultra sensitive about the dead and questioning one's eternal home seens callous and unfeeling but is it really?
What happens when we die? Do you believe in God...heaven and hell? Do you believe that if you died today that you had done what is necessary to earn a place in heaven? Can you "earn" a place in heaven? How does one get to heaven? Is it by going to church, actively doing good, or by not doing bad, or by making a life changing decision?
These are all important questions to ponder in life because we can only secure our place in heaven while alive. Death is an end of sorts, and after it comes judgement. Once dead, our fate is sealed. I know what I believe, but do you? What are your beliefs based on? What you were told, taught or what you sought?
I believe that we are Saved through Faith alone in Christ alone through Grace alone. This means that, on my own, being born in and of sin, nothing I do will be sufficient to pay for those sins against God. But, God, in His infinite grace and love for me sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross and take my sin upon himself. By accepting Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour I have clothed myself in His righteousness..all my sins have been washed away and I am a new creature, reborn in Him. I believe that my belief in Him is all that I need in order to have eternal life. But with that comes certain responsibilities: sharing His love and saving grace with others and being His representative here on earth.
What about you? Think about it.
Dee
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