In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus told a story to His disciples; "Jesus said There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man’s table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores. Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and his soul went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side. The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames. But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there. Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment. But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote. The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God. But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead."

Hell sounds scary, doesn't it?..

Tempers got high and two friends got into a heated argument. At the end of the argument, One of them said to the other "go to hell".

The other one answered "I am already there"..

I don't believe this person truly understand what "hell" is".

Most people have assumed that hell doesn't exist. They think once they die, that's it. But I strongly suggest you read Luke 16, read the whole chapter if you can. Bible says "The rich man SHOUTED, ‘Father Abraham, HAVE SOME PITY! SEND LAZARUS OVER HERE TO DIP THE TIP OF HIS FINGER IN WATER AND COOL MY TONGUE. I AM IN ANGUISH IN THESE FLAMES".

The rich man was in anguish and needed relief. But it was too late.

My friends, being born and raised in a Christian family, being present at church every Sunday, actively "serving" in church, being in church leadership, and donating large amounts of money in church will not buy you a pass to Heaven. The rich man didn't repent when he had the chance. It was too late the minute he died. Look deeply into your heart. If you are certain that you have repented, then bravo!. I am happy for you. But if you know for sure that you haven't yet repented, if you just appear righteous and Holy in public, please remember that God knows our hearts. Remember Luke 16:15 says, "what this world honors is detestable in the sight of God". My friends, NOW IS THE TIME TO REPENT. For none of us is guaranteed the next minute of life. I pray you will not end up like the rich man Jesus talked about. Remember, once we die, it is too late to make that crucial decision. #NOWisTheTime

God bless you ALL.

*****Have a blessed day my Friends!!!*****

By Evangelist Naomi Antwi