Did you know you are the only being on earth who can determine your life’s direction and eternal destiny? You are a noble creature made in the image and likeness of God. God loves you unconditionally regardless of your circumstances. He is waiting for you with His arms wide open, ready to lift off all the burdens that weigh you down and make you an heir to His kingdom. However, the decision you make of your free will is paramount as it makes the difference between life and death.

Every day is an opportunity for you to repent and turn to God. The Bible uses the metaphor of vapor that appears briefly and then vanishes away to describe the shortness of life on Earth. Indeed, our time in this world is limited. On the other hand, there is eternal life that transcends this temporal existence on earth. God desires every person to be saved and have eternal life. You can take advantage of God’s mercy and decide on your eternal destiny only while you are physically alive.

Physical death is an inevitable phenomenon; of course, everyone will die someday. But did you know that there is a second death? Originally, humanity was created for fellowship with God but separated from Him due to the sin of Adam and Eve. Consequently, all humanity became sinners and died in spirit. The Word of God says, “for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 (KJV). Later in Romans 6:23 it states “For the wages of sin is death ” (KJV).

My friend, you are a sinner because you are a descendant of Adam. Sin separates you from God and ultimately leads to punishment in hell. Hell is a lake of fire which is the second death. “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”Revelation 20:15 (KJV). The time will come when God gathers all people to Himself and repays each according to their deeds. Mathew 13:49-50 tells us ” So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.” (KJV).

This is not the word of man, but the Word of the living God who made the heavens and the earth. Pay attention to it and believe it. Remember that even if you do not believe it, it will inevitably happen. Hell is a place of eternal torment. Whether you are thrown into this horrible place or saved from it is contingent on the choice you make of your free will while you are on earth today.

So why would you go there when you could escape this eternal torment? If you want to be saved from this eternal fire and torment, confess your sins to Jesus Christ and ask Him to forgive you. He will forgive your sins and bring you into the kingdom of heaven. The Bible says ” If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (KJV). But if you do not repent and continue in your sins, rest assured that you will be thrown into hell forever.

This statement may sound ridiculous if you trust in possessions, your self-righteousness, or something else. However, no matter what wealth, power, fame, honor, friends, education, knowledge, experience, good looks, strength, self-confidence, or anything else you possess, you will one day die and stand before the judgment throne of God.