You must have noticed it too, how from -time-to-time, there will be a renewed push to remove items of religion from public places. There are some that will speak out about the removal of items from schools, courthouses, and other government building. And, of course, there is the ongoing push to remove all prayers, almost everywhere.
Now here is the thing that is interesting to me. I can’t recall a single time when there was a movement to remove religious items from hospitals. It seems that on every wall there is some item. You might have also noticed that in the patient’s room a cross will be above the door.
Then too, there will be a chapel, and a chaplain, that many times will go from room- to -room. They are always available to read from the Bible, discuss your situation, and pray with you.
Yes, when the end grows near, many will have a change of heart. Even though the unbelieving has lived a life of rebellion toward God, now at the end of life, many want to hear the Word of God.
As recorded in Ecclesiastes 3:11, “God Set Eternity in the Heart of Man, He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end.”
It is said that Voltaire, born in 1694, in Paris, France, and that Voltaire established himself as one of the leading writers of the Enlightenment. While he lived as one that did not have a belief in the God of the Bible, on his death bed called for a priest. As others have said, “There are NO Atheists in foxholes.”
A Few Verses About God’s Promises
2 Peter 1:4 “And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.”
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Philippians 4:19 “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 8:37-39 “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”
So, as we live each day regardless of what is happening to us, or around us, our future is sure. We are His children, and He cares for us. As recorded in Revelation 2:10,”Be faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life.” Also, in II Timothy 4:8, Paul tells us,” There is a crown of life for all who have loved His appearing.”
Others my live a life of denial and will be lost, but we, as believers, live in faith awaiting His return.
Dick Brant