You may or may not be familiar with the national football league’s practice of  “preseason games”. All the teams around the league load up their rosters with new players in hopes of finding some talented gems to add to their lineup. This process is usually a four game cycle where everyone gets to show what they’ve got to offer. At the end of the preseason however the teams are required to cut their roster down to the regular team size limit. So, in essence this abbreviated “preseason ” is all about who is going to make the cut and make the Real team! Then they get to play the full season.

Now listen carefully, I am here to tell you that the NFL preseason game cycle is basically an exact abbreviated reflection of our life here on earth. This life here on earth is to determine who will spend eternity in God’s heavenly paradise. Whether the length of our life is hours long, 10 years long, or 100 years plus; this life is to determine where your eternity will be spent. For you see, God created us for eternity. The Bible states that God is eternal, everlasting, and that he created us in His image and in His likeness. He did not create us disposable, He created us for eternity. Your life does matter and dos not end when our earthly body (or vehicle)  wears out. Death is just the beginning of our eternity, with a new real body and a new improved consciousness. By comparison our earthly body is a Dodge Neon and our new spiritual body is a Ferrari. Death is not to be feared. Jesus has conquered hell and the grave. I would strongly recommend reading John Burke’s book entitled “Imagine Heaven”. It is amazing, and fascinating. It documents many peoples near death experiences, who have gone to Heaven and returned. After reading this no one should ever have any fear of death.

Unlike the NFL no one is precluded from making the team, based on skill or ability. Everyone can attain God’s eternal paradise if you want to. Pretty much sin and unbelief are the only ways to miss out on the glorious God has prepared for you. Jesus has already dealt with the sin issue. Believe in God and trust in the sacrifice the Jesus made on our behalf.

God’s plan has always been that we would live for eternity. However our sin (everybody’s) separates us from God and heaven. The sacrifice Jesus (God) made on the cross purchased us, and reconciled us back to God as his own possession .Jesus is God’s plan for everlasting life. There is no salvation or escape from hell without Jesus. Give your whole heart to him. Jesus died for you to keep you out of hell.

JESUS is the answer.   Don’t leave earth without him!