Why Not Believe God Too?

Life is full of warnings: the signs of warning in the road such as "Sharp Curve Ahead," "Slippery" or those warnings such as "Danger High Voltage" and "Do Not Enter." When someone in authority calls our attention because we are heading to a dangerous area we listen. Yet when God warns us to "flee from the coming wrath" (Matt. 3:7) we are in different. Isn't God's warning more important than any of these other warnings?

If the warning label on the bottle says "Poison," we are careful with its contents. If the health authorities say the water is contaminated, we stop drinking it. Yet when God tells us that "the wages of sin is death" (Rom. 6:23), we go right on sinning.

If a painter puts up a sign that warns "Wet Paint," we do not touch. If we see a "No Trespassing" sign, we stay away. But when God tells us that "the soul who sins...will die" (Ezek. 18:20), we continue to sin.

If a doctor says a person has a contagious disease, we stay away. If a sporting event requires a ticket, we buy one. Yet when Jesus says, "No one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again" (Jn. 3:3), we disregard His Word.

If a sign says "Free Sample," we make sure we get one. But when the Bible says that "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 6:23), we reply, "Not now," even though we desperately need it. That is why many people are lost forever!

We accept man's testimony, but God's testimony is greater. The Bible says, "and the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has the life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have the life" (1 Jn. 5:11-12).

We respond to men's warnings. Why not God's?

My friend, NOW is the time for you to repent! To repent means to change your mind the way you think about sin and God. NOW is the time for you to call on the Lord Jesus to save you from the penalty of all your sins. Do not die without Jesus in your life as your Savior. NOW is the day for you to be saved (2 Cor. 6:2). Death is sure! More than 1,000 people in northern Mindanao did not expect their death appointment last December 2011. But NOW they are all facing the reality of Death. If many of them did not receive Jesus as their personal Savior, they are NOW paying their own sins in burning Hell.