Often as a new year begins, we think of our prospects in the year ahead. We all have prospects; some bright, some dark.
How fearful are the prospects of many at this time! Uncertainty and gloom darken the horizon of this poor world, and the hearts of those who do not know God are failing them for fear of the things they see coming upon the earth.
Perhaps your prospects in this world seem bright, but what about the next? Scripture plainly speaks of another world—"the world to come" and of another life too, the life beyond the grave.
All the prospects of men in this world are bound by death, for "it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment." Friend, "thou knowest not what a day may bring forth"; but, however uncertain your prospects are in this world, they are certain in the next! Think of your sure prospect of leaving this scene. Is it a happy prospect for you? God says it is a certain one, and He never fails to keep His appointments.
There are other prospects just as certain. Think of this one: "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." Can you face that prospect without fear? You may boldly say, "I am not afraid to die!" But are you not afraid to meet GOD? Do you know Him of whom it is said, "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity"; and "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God"?
But, dear friend, the good news is that your prospects can be entirely changed, yes, changed from darkness to light, from fear to joy. This has happened to millions. Then, why not to you?
All your prospects for ETERNITY depend on ONE MAN, and your treatment of Him. Who is that Man? The Lord Jesus Christ. Though you may have despised and hated Him, He is the only One who with absolute certainty can assure you of a bright and happy future both in this world, in the world to come and throughout all ETERNITY.
Jesus (blessed be His name) died to open up the way for forgiveness and life for men. He stands out before the world as the only solution for all man's grievous problems. He is truly THE Savior OF THE WORLD.
Friend, He is waiting and willing to bless you. Then why not let Him do so now? Do you really want bright and happy prospects? If so, turn to Him now, before it is too late, for soon He is coming to be THE JUDGE OF THE WORLD. Then what will your prospects be? His precious blood was shed for you, and 1 John 1:77But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:7) tells us that "the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin."
Accept Him! Trust the Lord Jesus now as your own personal Savior, and then you will be able to sing:
"Lord, we can see, by faith in Thee,
A prospect bright, unfailing,
Where God shall shine in light divine,
In glory never fading.
A home above of peace and love,
Close to Thy holy Person;
Thy saints shall there see glory fair,
And shine as Thy reflection."
Profit and Loss
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