hope

really, how often do people say they would rather die, 

but in actual fact wants to be saved?

recently, i've been giving this question, 

or more precisely, this word, much thought;

HOPE. 

what gives people/you hope? 

your wishes?

your studies?

your hobbies?

your work?

your parents?

your friends?

your soul mate?

recently, i came to the conclusion that all these, they really just give people temporary hope. hope for the duration from which you conceive hope in it up to and until the point it turns into a reality of either its success or failure. thereafter, the hope that is being derived from it that holds one on is lost. and once again the whole cycles begins again, this cycle continues until the day we lay down our burden. 

then i wonder, what then is a concrete thing in which we could derive hope from and hold on to it so dearly even in the face of death, even till death takes away our last breath. put yourself in the shoes of someone who at the end of his life begin to wonder where he would go after death. the more i thought about this question, the more i felt fearful. if i were this person, i would feel that life is totally meaningless and hopeless because i've worked so hard all my life, only to realised everything that i had fought for with my life is not worth anything because the end is death, and nothing else. if you give this a serious and deep thought, it is truly scary, the fear will engulf you. 

then i realised, knowing where one will go after their passing - to heaven or hell, will give them hope. and for this, i know my Lord has given me answers in which i need not fear death, i could hope endlessly and not be disappointed. and this i strongly believe with all my heart is what that gives this life meaning and hopefulness. 

i dont know how you might feel after reading this post of mine, but i hope, it will get you thinking for a moment, and i hope you will want to know this Jesus Christ that is my saviour. He will be your saviour too, if you are willing to open your heart and accept Him. Its THIS simple. I hope you will join me to know Him and experience Him yourself, today, now!