WHY AM I STILL HERE?

by Danna Shirley

                                  The age-old question is asked, “Why am I here?”

Then we come to pondering, “What am I going to do with my life?”

And finally arrive at wondering, “Why am I still here?”

Some children might not live past the womb or through their childhood years.

Some young adults might die from a drug overdose or in a car accident.

The elderly might succumb to a heart attack, cancer, or kidney disease.

But what about the person who has lived a long life and reaches into their 80s and 90s? Do they still want to remain on this earth?

Why do any of us live to the age that we do?

         Maybe this is a worthy explanation . . .

“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise . . . instead He is patient with you,

NOT WANTING ANYONE TO PERISH,

but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)

         God wants us to stay on this earth as long as it takes to accept Him into our heart. He offers every opportunity and untold chances to make the decision for salvation, even if it takes up to the point of our death. 

Eternity . . . there are only two destinations . . . heaven or hell?

Why would anyone not want to know a loving Savior?

Why would anyone continue to be resistant to the point of hell?

Why would anyone choose that destination rather than surrender to Him?

Jesus is a Gentlemen and does not force Himself on anyone.

We all have free will to choose Him or not, but if we ask this question . . .

           

 “Why am I still here,”

maybe this is the answer . . .

HE DOES NOT WISH THAT YOU SHOULD PERISH

BUT TO COME TO REPENTANCE . . .

Why?

Because He wants you to be with Him in heaven for all eternity.

You could be gone in the twinkling of an eye, with no time for repentance,

 so your last prayer should be,

“Lord, save me and take me home to be with You. I’m ready now!”

Are you sure of your destination!