Eternity Glasses
July 4, 2015
By Helen Mullen
When
I look at the recent killing spree in South Carolina, I see violence, hatred,
racism, evil, and the tragic loss of nine lives. But when I put on my
"eternity" glasses, I see something completely different. I see nine
precious souls landing safely in heaven because they had their "Jesus
parachute" on. In the blink of an eye, they were snatched into eternity
and the only reason they landed safely in heaven was because they had repented
and trusted in the Savior Jesus Christ (the
"parachute"). Without Christ, the hard Biblical truth is that they
would have fallen into suffering and misery in hell for all eternity.
Still wearing my "eternity"
glasses, I turned and looked at my family and friends and my heart sank because
God showed me that many of them do not have the "Jesus parachute" on.
After much prayer for courage and wisdom and humility, I am now talking with my
loved ones about eternal things, warning them about the very real danger of
hell, and explaining God's amazing love for us in sending His Son Jesus Christ
to take the punishment for our sins. While loving on people, serving them, and
being a good example draws people near to God and His goodness, it does not
warn people of the reality and danger of hell, nor does it tell people about
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross or how to be saved.
I would like to encourage you to put on
your "eternity" glasses and look around. Who do you see? Your spouse?
Your children? Grandchildren? Your parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters,
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews? Your friends? Are they wearing a
"Jesus parachute"? If not, or if you're not sure, I want to encourage
you to talk with them. Talking with people about eternal truths is not a
special calling for the chosen few, but an act of love we can all do.
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