Death.....

Death. Death has happened very frequently as of late in my life. Family, friends, co-workers. Since the beginning of the year, it has seemed to be non stop. Some were expected, due to health issues and such. Many have passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. While reflecting on some of these passing's, especially the ones that were unexpected, I started thinking about their walk with Jesus. Did they even have one? Did they know Him or not? Did they have a relationship with Him? The reason I was thinking about this, is this. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 New Living Translation (NLT)2 For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. If they didn't know Jesus or accept Him as their personal savior before they passed, they would not live in eternity with Him. We need to accept Him today because tomorrow just might be to late. Matthew 24:36 The Message (MSG)36 “But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven’s angels, not even the Son. Only the Father knows. This is a reminder that we need to be prepared for his return at all times. Matthew 25:1-13 tells us a story of ten virgins waiting for the bridegroom to arrive. Five had enough oil for their lamps and five were unprepared with enough oil for His arrival. When the bridegroom finally arrived, the five that were unprepared had gone out to buy some more oil for their lamps. When they returned the door had been locked and they were left out. I don't know about you, but I don't want to be left out. I want the door to be swung open wide for me and to spend eternity with Jesus! I want to live my life how Jesus wants me to live it, so that when it comes my time, my family and friends will not have to wonder as to where I am going. They will know!