THE HOPE OF HEAVEN - THE HORROR OF HELL
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“True belief in both heaven and hell radically changes the way we live on earth. We are encouraged by the hope of heaven, and we are compelled by the horror of hell. We know that this world is not all that exists. We know that every person on the planet is only here for a brief moment, and an eternity lies ahead of us all – an eternity that is either filled with ever-increasing delight or never-ending damnation.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Col 3:4 When Christ [who is] our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
Stop the music and the merriment for a moment! Consider with me that you and I are going to die at some point! Agreed? Certainly we know that. We’ve attended the funerals of the ancient and the infant and everyone in between. There is zero chance of avoiding death. We will all face it at the appointed time.
I’ve had two encounters with the fiery furnace of Hell in one night. (Click here to view my 20 minute testimony. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ4BTI2fpOE ) I had a glimpse of the Glory of Heaven and there are no words worthy of it’s description! Neither place is real because of my experiences with the two. My experiences were real because Heaven and Hell are very real!
I know that I could write a book on this. Maybe I will someday. There has already a Book written with extensive information about both destinies! Of course, you know I am speaking of the Bible! Thank God, that in this world of perpetually radical craziness and instability, there is a document given to us by the Love of God and you can Its take every word of it to the bank! Some refer to it as: The B.I.B.L.E. Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
My final thought today: You might not be here tomorrow to read another of these devotions. I might not be here to write another one. This life is passing like a rocket. O God let us be wise enough to live whatever is left of our lives with one eye on the Judgement seat, where we will all stand at some point and give an account of ourselves to You! Fill us more and more with Your Holy Spirit that we can finish our lives in the victory You have intended for us and we will not be ashamed before You on that day! Let us hear Your welcome as we enter Heaven saying, “Well done good and faithful servant! Enter into the joy of Your Lord!” All because Christ became our life in this world and He will usher us into the Glory purchased for us, by His precious blood! O Hallelujah to the Lamb of God forever!
Every blessing!
—Tom