What then is the importance of knowledge? Knowledge makes
us aware of things we didn’t know before or confirms or challenges what we
already know. Knowledge helps us make the best possible decision in different
situations. If we care about making the right decision, we should also care
about the source of the information on which we base our decisions. Not all
information is true, and basing your decision on false information can be very
costly and detrimental.
For example, if you knew it was unsafe to run when it is
extremely hot outside, would you still run in the heat, or would you wait until
it’s cooler and safer? And if you knew excess salt in one’s diet was unsafe for
people with hypertension, which apparently you have, would you continue to add
more salt to your food? The correct answer to both questions is ‘No!’ On the
other hand, not knowing these facts could lead to you making wrong and harmful
decisions. Knowledge, like they say, is power!
So, with these examples in mind, if you knew you would
have to give God an account of how you’ve lived your life on earth, would you
be careful how you lived? I hope so! But if you didn’t know you will be giving
an account to God, now you know, because I’m sharing that knowledge with you
now. According to the Bible, which is the Word of God, “Just as each person is
destined to die once and after that comes judgment, so also Christ was offered once
for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come
again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly
waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:27-28). The brief definition from Simply Bible is
this: It is appointed for men once to die and after this the
judgment. Death is appointed,
and you are no exception. You only die
once, and death is not the end; it is your destiny's door.
So, when your destiny door opens, where will it lead you?
It will lead you to one of two places—heaven or hell. My hope and prayer for
you are that it will lead you into God’s presence in heaven, where there will be
joy forever. The assurance of going to heaven exists only for those who have
repented of their sins and asked God for forgiveness through Jesus’ death. As quoted
earlier: “Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the
sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to
bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him”
If you don’t know for certain that your destiny door will
lead you into God’s presence, then please stop everything you are doing and
settle this issue right now; it is that important. Although it is appointed for
you to die eventually, nobody knows when that will happen: only God does! If
you don’t know when the bus will leave the station, you need to get there as
early as possible, and if that means waiting for a few minutes for it to get
there, at least you know you’ll be able to get on it. It’s better to know ahead
of time that your sins are forgiven and your name written in the Book of Life,
rather than leaving your future destination to chance. Once your destiny door
opens, it’s too late to make any kind of decision; you just walk into whatever
is behind the door—heaven or hell.
Please repent today: ask God for forgiveness, and you will
be on your way to eternal life with God. I hope now that you are armed with
this knowledge, you will make the right decision; nobody can make it for
you—not family or friends. And likewise, you can’t make it for anyone else. Do
it today!
C: Pearl Nsiah-Kumi
All references are from the New Living Translation
(NLT).
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