People know that it's said and predicted in the scriptures that we're all appointed a time to die. Once we leave THIS KNOWN EXISTENCE, we'll be out of the realm of earthly time, and into an UNKNOWN EXISTENCE we're very foreign of. The scriptures teach that everything will be known as well as anything that is to be remembered of that former existence, in this life. @ which time, we can no longer make up anything that we've done.. .just like even now, we can't make up for things we've done here in this existence, even so, we won't be able to go back to this existence and change our attitudes, our thinking, our hearts, and our actions, etc.
Just as we all agree that DEATH is a reality so we also agree that none of us know WHEN our time of death will come. Death doesn't stop short for the poor or wealthy, elderly or young, powerful or famous of which we know is a fact. Therefore, how are we to be, act, think or how are we to live as people who know that the mystery of death is literally upon us? This fact affects us all.
Is it practical, rational, or even intelligent to walk in indifference to this inevitable fact of life and death? Is it a coincidence that inevitable death is perhaps the most morbid and unpleasant of all conversations known to man?
This is where we run into the search for TRUTH. The world is divided between two different types of humans... those that are searching for truth and those that believe they've found the truth.
Which are you?
If one believes they have found and have the truth, then one has to comfort themselves enough to believe they have a solid foundation to believe in that "truth".
But if one is still in search for truth here is what Christ said concerning Himself....
"I am the way, the Truth and the life, no one comes to the father but by me". - John 14:6
Jesus is claiming that He is the Truth and the only way to God. These words are very clear.
He is also claiming to be "the life" and the only "way".
As in the words of Joshua, "....choose you this day who you will serve but as for me and my house, I will serve the Lord" - Joshua - 24:15.
We all have to make a decision and if we think that we're not, consider this.... the holy scriptures teach that God has given enough revelation of who He is to all humanity. God's existence is demonstrated by our creation, how we relate to one another, and in everything He's created around us, etc.
It's simply a matter of whether we're honestly seeking the Truth and the Bible teaches that once we've found the Truth, the "Truth will set us free". Set us free from what? Set us free from anything that bounds us... ie confusion, uncertainty, lies, evil, sin, mysteries, ourselves, death, judgment, etc., etc.
Jesus said "Those who seek me with all their hearts will find me". But anyone who already claims to know the truth, won't be looking for the truth. Likewise, anyone who doesn't want to face the truth, won't be looking for the truth either.
The scriptures does not make a distinction between nonbelievers and those who choose not to actively decide, where to put their faith, or agnostics or atheists but are regarded as those who reject the Truth (Christ) of God.
Jesus said "You can't serve two masters.. .you'll either love one or hate the other". The Bible teaches that to reject that which has already been revealed to mankind is a sinful rejection of God and counts towards eternal separation from God.
How often have we unwillingly driven or walked passed a cemetery and our minds had to stop in it's train of thought. What thoughts are evoked when we're looking into that cemetery? Do we consider passed loved ones who have died or do we start thinking about our own inevitable time of death?...
So the question is ... Have you found the Truth, or are you still looking for it?
It might be that you already know of the Truth but have to believe it enough to put your faith entirely on the Truth. And when it comes to life and death, to walk in the Truth is to have an dynamic change of one's life all together.
" Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12
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