Every day over 200,000 people will take their final breath

and slip into eternity, either into heaven or into hell.

Although their lives may never have made headlines

the reality of death happens every day.

What happens the moment after you die?

The moment after you die,

your soul temporarily departs from your body

to await the Resurrection.

Those who place their faith in Christ

will be escorted by the angels into the presence of the Lord,

surrounded by believing loved ones and friends

that they have known on the earth.

Meanwhile, unbelievers will be engulfed in total darkness,

fully aware of  their state.

Images of their life on this earth will play back in their memory.

It will torment their soul

when they think back to their family and friends.

"Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was:

and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."

              ~ Ecclesiastes 12:7

Unless prearrangements have been made,

your loved ones will plan your funeral.

They will take care in the write- up of your obituary

while your body remains silent, oblivious to the confusion.

Although you are unable to communicate with them,

your soul will be more alive than it has ever been!

Although the unbeliever's body remains resting,

who can fathom the depths of hell he is experiencing?!

His spirit screams as "Hell from beneath is moved

for thee to meet thee at thy coming..."

  ~ Isaiah 14:9a

Unprepared is he to meet God!

Although he cries in his torment,

his prayer offers no value whatsoever,

for a great gulf is fixed between heaven and hell

where no one can pass to the other side.

Hopelessly he stares at his confusion!

The beautiful words spoken in his eulogy

bare no resemblance to the reality that he now faces.

Alone he is left in his misery.

Alone in his memories.

The flame of hope forever extinguished

of seeing his loved ones again.

On the contrary, precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Escorted by the angels into the presence of the Lord,

they are now comforted.

Their trials and suffering are past.

Although their presence will be deeply missed,

they have hope of seeing their loved ones again.

***

Dear soul,

Do you have the assurance that when you die

you will be in the presence of the Lord in heaven?

Maybe you are certain of heaven,

but you are afraid of going through the experience of dying.

Those who fall asleep in Jesus need not to fear death.

Escorted by the angels into the presence of the Lord,

He will welcome them into glory.

Yet, if you don't believe in the Lord, you're going to hell.

There is no pleasant way to say it.

The Scripture says,

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."

               ~ Romans 3:23

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,

and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,

thou shalt be saved."

         ~ Romans 10:9

Don't fall asleep without Jesus

until you are assured of a place in heaven.

Tonight, if you would like to receive the gift of eternal life

first you must believe in the Lord.

You have to ask for your sins to be forgiven

and put your trust in the Lord.

There's only one way to heaven and that's through the Lord Jesus.

That's God's wonderful plan of salvation.

You can begin a personal relationship with Him

by praying a prayer such as the following:

"Oh God, I am a sinner.

I'm sorry for my sin.

I want to turn from my sin.

I receive Jesus Christ as my Savior,

I confess Him as my Lord.

From now on I want to follow Him.

In Jesus' name, Amen."

                         ~ Ephesians 1:4

If you have received the Lord Jesus as your Savior

after reading this invitation, please let us know.

We would love to hear from you. Your first name is sufficient.

We'll leave the light on for you...