It's Crunch Time

[Jesus said] "But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!' There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out." (Luke 13:27-28)
Hockey fans have great hopes for their favourite teams in the. NHL playoffs. Players are quoted repeating all-too-common cliches and everyone speaks of "crunch time" and "it's do or die". Everyone is filled with excitement and anticipation.
When Jesus died on the cross it was like the playoffs for the salvation of mankind. The difference was that the team which at first glance appeared to lose, actually won! Talk about a reversal of decision after the instant replay! Unfortunately, we have a world of cynics who feel that since they did not actually view the instant replay themselves - it must not have happened! Sounds like a philosophy class doesn't it?
Who among us, knowing that they could take part in a huge win and accept the ultimate prize, wouldn't want to be part of God's team? With that amazing team leader known as Jesus Christ? Wouldn't you want to be part of a world championship team?
Unfortunately, we have people all around the world who don't know that in the spiritual world, it's crunch time. It is time to "do" that decision and accept Christ as their personal saviour and accept eternal life with Christ. . . either that or suffer the consequence of not having this experience. To not be with Christ will cause these people to "weep and gnash their teeth" because they were not on the winning team, . . . as they quote cliches such as "If only," "I would've, could've, should've".
And that, my friends, will be hell.

- rj van rootselaar