I was in the car recently with my son Dave and his family. We were going home from a happy day visiting with other close relatives. The young cousins had played at the park, eaten lunch together, taken naps, played at Ed’s house and eaten supper together too. Now everyone was tired, and we were heading home.
Jimmy, the youngest one in the car, had already fallen asleep. The rest of us were continuing to visit when suddenly, from the very back seat, Lori called out, “Stop, Daddy, slow down! There’s road construction!” She had seen danger ahead and had called out a warning.
Boys and girls, we are calling out a warning to you right now. Do you know that there is danger ahead for you? The Bible tells us, “The soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Ezekiel 18:20). It also says, “It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Sin is a terrible thing, and God is too holy to have sin in His presence. But because He loves sinners, He has provided a remedy for sin: “The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world” (1 John 4:14). “The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).
Now that you know there is danger ahead because of your sins, will you follow God’s directions to safety? Right now you can tell God that you know you are a sinner and that you believe that Jesus died for your sins. Then you will be safe from the punishment for sin that is coming.
Dave listened to the warning that Lori called out and slowed down, and we had a safe trip the rest of the way home. If you listen to God’s warning and follow what He has told you, you will have a safe trip all the way home to God the Father’s house in heaven above. And that’s where Jesus is.
ML-03/04/2018