Make the Best Choice

I am a Christian therefore I believe Jesus exists.

People who are unbelievers do not believe that Jesus currently exists.

The most prominent theologian alive today also believes that Jesus exists.

Today’s most vocal atheist is of the opinion that Jesus does not currently exist.

The bottom line - Jesus exists!

His existence does not depend on who chooses to believe in Him and who does not.

Let’s look at this from a different angle.

For all intents and purposes, today’s world could be divided into two categories.

One group would be composed of those who believe in Jesus; the second, those who do not believe.

From a purely logical perspective only one of these groups can be correct in their belief.

What if the group that believes is incorrect?

What if they lived their lives as if Jesus existed?

The eternal consequences for them would be relatively unimportant.

They would simply live out their lives loving others.

What if, on the other hand, the group that refuses to believe is incorrect?

What if they continued to live their lives as if Jesus did not exist?

What if, in the end, they found out that they were incorrect?

The eternal consequences for them would be most dire.

Sadly, it would then be too late for them to do anything about it.

Yet, this is just how many choose to live their lives.

They focus on the here and the now as opposed to the eternal.

Fortunately, it is not too late.

For as long as we draw breath, there is hope.

I am reminded of a line from The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis.

This Christian work was part of The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis.

Lewis used a lion by the name of Aslan to represent Christ.

In the book one of the characters stated, “I'm on Aslan's side even if there isn't any Aslan to lead it. I'm going to live as like a Narnian as I can even if there isn't any Narnia.”

In the end, the choice is ours.

We need to make certain it is the best choice we can make.

John 20:27-29 (NET) - Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.” Thomas replied to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at http://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, July 8, 2016.

I’ll be back here on Friday, July 15, 2016