Don’t Put the Decision Off

“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.” John 3:36 NIV

In a sad story titled “Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after hitting, killing runner crossing street in Pacific Beach” published by the San Diego Union Tribune Sunday, it was reported that A motorist was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Saturday night after allegedly striking and killing a man running across a street mid-block in Pacific Beach, police said. The man who died was running east across Mission Bay Drive, near De Anza Cove Park, when he was hit around 8:55 p.m. He died before he could be taken to a hospital, San Diego police said. According to police, the victim was running across Mission Bay Drive when a driver in a large pickup heading south in the right-hand lane spotted him and stopped. The man kept running and was struck in the fast lane by a 2003 Subaru WRX driven by a 23-year-old man who told police he did not see the pedestrian because the pickup was in his way. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the Subaru was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. 

And you know, while this situation is sad on so many levels, there would be an even higher level of sadness if this runner (whose age we aren’t given) was one of the many people in our world today who have either put off the decision to accept Jesus as their Savior or have completely rejected Him. You see, the moment after a person takes their final breath here on this earth, they will take their next one in one of two places… Heaven or hell. There are only two choices and there will be no second chances. Plain and simple, “whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life…” 

So, if you have not made the decision to follow Jesus, what are you waiting for my friend? If you’re waiting until after you’ve had your fun and you’re not concerned about the future, let me remind you that your next minute is not guaranteed. Death can come suddenly and unexpectedly, so make the decision today. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that our next moment is never guaranteed. Lord, if there is someone reading this today that hasn’t made the decision to follow You, I pray that they do it today and urge others to do the same. It’s the only way they will have the assurance of eternal life with You. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!