good news or bad news...

Good Morning,

Not sure how to start my thoughts this morning, they seem to be going in many different direction. It's like being at a movie and seeing the previews, you get the just of it but not the whole of it. I was thinking about a scene in the 'Wiz", a line first spoken by Grace Jones, people probably don't even remember her, I haven't seen her in anything lately. The line goes like this, "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News!"

I recently attended a play, "Heavens Gates, Hells Flames", this production has been running worldwide for over 20 years.  The tagline, "where will you be when reality strikes". The  story paints a very clear portrait of Heaven & Hell. The invitation to follow Christ is open to ALL men,, but all men will not RSVP. I wish the outcome was as simple as missing a Grand Celebration. After hearing about how wonderful it was, we regret not attending-- but that's it, we think to ourselves...next time.

The play introduced many circumstances where people had the opportunity to accept Christ. Friends sharing with friends, children sharing this goodness with their parents and vice versa, people sharing their hope with co-workers etc.. Some accepted and some rejected....some simply said..."not now"...the dramatic conclusion...Death!

Both believers and unbelievers could see the Glory of the Gates of Heaven! Imagine that for moment...Everyone will see HEAVEN, but everyone will not go there. We are taught in scriptures that every knee will ultimately bow and confess Christ as Lord.  My heart grieves deeply at this reality, the invitation is pre not post. This invitation is for the living...

We don't see this visual very often any more; after all, people only want to hear good news. GOOD NEWS WE GOT!...for some... maybe the good is not enough, sometimes we may have to be the bearer of bad news. Wouldn't you rather know sooner than later that their is an eternal conclusion to your choices.

At the close of this production, people all over the theater came forwarded and accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior. Some may say, they only came because they were afraid not too, after all you scarred them.

Whatever the reason, the conclusion is real!

John 20:29 (NLT) 
29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”