“Imagine If You Will.”

By Lou Coleman

Standing at the edge of a vast ocean. The waves crash against the shore, each one unique, each one a testament to the power and majesty of the Creator. The ocean is vast, its depths unknown, its breadth immeasurable. It is both beautiful and terrifying, a source of life and a force of nature.

Well, our lives are like this ocean. Each day, we stand at the edge of the unknown, faced with choices that shape the course of our lives. Each choice is like a wave, unique and powerful, capable of carrying us closer to our destination or pulling us further away.

The question before you, then, is this: Will you choose to ride the waves of God’s will, allowing Him to guide you and direct you? Or will you choose to fight against the current, to go your own way and chart your own course?

Think long and hard. This is not a decision to be made lightly. It’s not a decision to be made once and then forgotten. It’s a decision that needs to be made daily, hourly, even moment by moment. It’s a decision that will shape your life, your relationship, your future. It is the most important decision you will ever make in your life because it will determine how you will live your life; how you will die; and where you will spend eternity.

You know French theologian and poet Alain de Lille said, “All roads lead to Rome.” Well, all roads may lead to Rome, but not to Heaven. Jesus tells us there are two roads, two ways. There is God’s way, the narrow road which has only one lane and leads to life, Heaven above, and then there is the broad road, which has many roads which leads to destruction, Hell below. Jesus makes it clear that you must choose which road you are going to travel.

God has given you the choice! Life or death, blessings or cursing’s. [Deuteronomy 30]. What’s it gonna be?

Adam and Eve Chose Death, [Genesis 30].

Annanias and Saphirra Chose Death, [Acts 5].

The Rich Man Chose Death, [Luke 16] … BUT

Lazarus Chose Life. Abraham Chose Life. Paul Chose Life, Peter Chose Life, Nathaniel Chose life! Which way will you chose?

Remember, there are two prospects: “Life” or “Death.” There are two paths: The “broad road” that leads to Hell, and the “narrow road” that leads to Heaven. Which will it be? Choose consciously and intentionally. Eternity has but two ways. Eternity with God in Heaven or eternity with the Devil in Hell. Today is a matter of decision making.

Consider your response in light of your life, which road will you choose? Where will you end up when you leave this world? Where’s your road taking you? Will it be Heaven or will it be Hell? Will it be the narrow road of walking with God or the broad road of anything goes?

Jesus says, “I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved.” [John 10:9]. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. [Proverbs 14:12; Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24].

God in all ages has shown man the way of salvation, [John.3:16–17] but man has always chosen for himself his own choice of way. [Genesis 3:1-6].

Imagine If You Will!

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