Only one thing is certain

“I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 BSB

“‘Hug your families.” That was one of the heartbreaking messages Friday from the wife of an East Bay ultramarathon runner who's been missing since last Saturday according to NBC Bay Area news. The story went on to say that 37-year-old Philip Kreycik disappeared while hiking at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. While police have scaled down their search, the family and volunteers have not. “I think the saying goes that your life can change in an instant. That’s exactly what happened to us,” said Jen Yao, Philip’s wife. Fighting back tears, Yao described Philip Kreycik, the man she married as the love of her life and of the outdoors. The family believes Philip Kreycik is still out there injured and disoriented but alive. They are asking neighbors to check their properties in case he wandered in from the park, looking for help. They also have one more request for every family that sees this. “Your life can change just like that. I want everyone to hug your families, care for each other and help us bring him home,” said Yao.

And you know, as this story shows, life can indeed change in an instant. All it takes is one phone call, one pink slip, one lapse in judgement, one dire diagnosis, one misstep, or one misturn; something that serves to remind us that nothing in this life is truly certain and that we should indeed hug our families and loved ones every chance we get. And we should also be telling them, and those around us, that although there might not be anything completely certain in this life, there is something certain in the life to come for all those "who believe in the name of the Son of God" and that is this... without a shadow of a doubt and with 100 percent certainty, "those who believe" in Jesus Christ will inherit "eternal life." Is that great or what? 

So if you have not placed your trust in the Son of God today, don't waste another moment my friend. Do it now. And if you are one of "those who believe," tell somebody about Jesus. It could very well change where they spend eternity. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for the promise of eternal life to all those who have chosen to call you Lord. Please give us a boldness to share this Good News with everyone who has yet to make the decision Father so that they might have the complete certainty that when this life has passed, they will spend eternity with You. It's in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!!!