A quote from a poem by Emily Dickson states”Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me.” We all recognize death is inevitable, it is the Creators design for all mankind to exit what is known as the physical world we inhabit. Death is there common denominator all humanity shares, there is no escape from the cold sting of death. The question is “when the death bell rings, will you be ready?” There are many who believe death is the end, we just cease to live; some believe we transition to a higher or lower state of consciousness based on the life we have lived. Then there are those who believe the words given in the bible that were inspired by our Creator.

In chapter 14 of the Gospel of John we find Jesus reassuring His disciples not to be troubled or discouraged by His impending departure because He was going to prepare a place for them in His Fathers house, a place of eternal life. John 14:3 states “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” Every believer can claim this promise of Jesus return to gather His people. 1Thessalonians 4:16 tells us that when Jesus returns the dead in Christ will rise first and those that are living when He comes back a long with the risen saints will meet Him in the air; we will receive immortal bodies and will forever be with Him.

Although we know this unwanted visitor is destined to come, we are seldom prepared and even when we think we are prepared, when he actually comes it changes everything. When there death bell rings it separates mothers and fathers from their children, children from their parents, sisters and brothers from each other, and friends from friends. The chain that bind us together is broken, a link is missing resulting in broken hearts. There is hope, Jesus draws near to the broken hearted; His love will bind up the wound and remind us of the love that remains in the memories we hold in our hearts. Only those who have chosen not to accept the love Jesus offers find themselves lost in hopelessness.

Jesus has conquered the power of death and will eliminate it when He returns to eradicate sin and restore the earth to the Eden it was created to be in the beginning. Those who fall asleep in Christ will be reunited with their loved ones to enjoy eternity with the Father and the Son. If you have not made your choice eternal life, now is the time to insure your place in the Kingdom of God by accepting the love of Jesus and surrendering your will to Him; allow His blood to cleanse you of your sins and follow the leading of His Ho;y Spirit before the death bell rings for you. It is time to decide, when you hear His voice harden not your heart; Earth’s history is winding down He will soon return. Don’t wait another day, you must choose eternal life or death today.

Death is but a sleep for those who await His return, when He appears they will all awaken never to die again. 1Corinthians 15:55-57 says “Where O death is your victory? Where O death is your sting ?” The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus the Christ. So choose this day whom ye shall serve.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace