This will not be easy to read. I anticipate it will not be easy to write, but it must be written and it needs to be read.
About 50,000 people die every day from non-age-related causes; accidents, sudden health issues, crimes, angry or impulsive responses to situations. On Sunday, we found out that Karen's sister's ex-husband died in an automobile accident. We were shocked and saddened. But we have since learned that Dale, aged 66, died as a result of a road rage incident and an ensuing fight with a 33 year man. We don't know the details of the incident, but we are still saddened, but not as shocked as we first were.
Without going into detail about Dale and his life, it was a life filled with turmoil, anger, gambling, addiction, medical issues and emotional problems, but had the potential to be a life of accomplishments, success and prosperity. Yet, it ended with a roadside brawl, a life lost and many lives impacted.
Dale professed a faith in Jesus, but he didn't live a life Jesus would have condoned. Dale could talk the talk, but as much as we knew, he wasn't walking the walk. In his final moments, did he try to reach out to Jesus, or was he intent on winning a fist fight? We don't know and possibly will never know. Only God knows Dale's final thoughts, his final words and his eternal destiny. It may be too late for Dale, but it need not be too late for each of us. The decision is ours to make, and even if we make it with death staring us in the face.......God can, and will, accept our heartfelt and earnest profession of faith. I honestly believe that God wants each and every one of us to be included in His eternal Kingdom and not condemned to an eternal hell, eternal torment or eternal separation from Him. My prayer for everyone............Don't be too late.
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