Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I have often counseled couples to get over previous failures. The fact of the matter is that the past is past. Wow! That is rather profound even for me. THE PAST IS PAST! If we really believe that, why do we spend so much of our time wondering about our yesterdays.
Leaving that cheery thought aside, I would like to consider another aspect on the topic of WHAT IF? Those of us who have received Jesus Christ as our personal Savior know that He lives and that He waits in Heaven for us. Sadly there are those who deny God and live an atheistic existence. It breaks our heart when they reject our appeal for them to be saved.
But what if there were no God? (Believe me—I have no doubt in my mind), but what if there were no God. If that were the case I would feel more than content that I have had a contented life and have no regret.
But What if there is a God and a Jesus Christ who died on the cross for us and a Holy Spirit who beckons us? One split second into eternity that doubter would be faced with an eternity to deal with their stubborn rejection. Take the time to read Luke 16:19-31. It is the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Throughout eternity that rich man would live with the question—WHAT IF?!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil