If I Die Tonight

 •  2 min. read  •  grade level: 6
 
If-I-die-tonight! Is it possible that at some moment I must die? That time will still roll on, the sun and stars still shine, others be born to work and play, but I shall not be here? And if I die tonight, where will I spend eternity?
A voice from the Word of God answers: “And these shall go away into everlasting punishment” (Matt. 25:4646And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. (Matthew 25:46)).
Everlasting punishment for me? Is it possible that I have lived here all these years, intensely busy with the cares, debts, money-making and pleasures surrounding me, and have left God out? Oh, how blind I have been!
I have given my life, my talents, my thoughts and my ambitions for things that are only passing, and I have neglected the most important thing of all-my soul’s salvation! But if I had taken the time to find God, to love and serve Him—what then?
“He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life” (John 5:2424Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. (John 5:24)).
And I have neither listened nor believed! Oh, what a fool I am! If I were to die tonight, I would spend my eternity in hell!
Oh, if only I had lived for God! Wasted youth, fruitless years—I wish I could recall them now. Is there no escape for me? Must I be lost forever? Amos 1 too late to find God?
My friend, come to Jesus. He is waiting, His loving arms outstretched, His heart overflowing in love and pity—waiting, knocking, patiently standing at the door of your heart. Open to Him before He departs forever!
Won’t you pause for just one brief moment, close your eyes, and quietly surrender right where you are standing? God grant you will-for you may pass into eternity tonight.
The Lord Jesus, God’s Son, says, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup [have fellowship] with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:2020Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20)).