"And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." -- Revelation 20:13-15
Have
you ever shown up at a restaurant or motel and found that your
reservation was not listed? I stood behind a rather disgruntled fellow
some years ago that was suffering from such an experience. After all the
yelling and accusations, nothing had changed and the gentleman was out
on the street. There's no place when there's no name.
The
day is coming when some people will arrive at the Great White Throne
only to find that their name is not listed in the book of life. They can
argue and yell all they want, but when that day comes it will be too
late. The time for anyone to make a reservation for eternity is in this
life alone. If the decision is put off, there will be no place since
there's no name.
Is
your name written in the Book of Life my friend? Are the names of your
family, friends and neighbors also written? There will be no fear of
death for those who have made their reservations by placing their faith
in Christ. Jesus said in Luke 10:20, "Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." When your name is written, there's a place for you.
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