I read an article some time back about loners. Perhaps the biggest issue with loners is that they are not comfortable with small talk and desire going straight to the point. The article went on to describe a loner as helpful, trusting and dedicated. Nevertheless, he or she would rather read a book during lunch period than sit around chatting. As I reflected on my own life, I also have a tendency to dislike small talk. In most instances, small talk generally looks backwards to some event or memory of the past. Don't get me wrong, sometimes it is good to look back to see where we have been or perhaps reflect upon loved ones gone on. However, to keep looking back accomplishes nothing. The past is the past--we cannot change it, but we can learn from our mistakes. Jesus warned that no man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
Mostly we look back because the past contains memories and events we can envision. Looking ahead anticipates something not yet experienced. Therefore, it is easier to small talk about what we have already experienced than what we have yet to experience. To look ahead at something not experienced or the unknown lurking on the horizon sends us into a mode of uncertainty, or fear of the possibilities--"What if I should encounter thus and thus"? The inevitable does not have to be the inevitable unless you desire such. Without a vision, the people perish. The inevitable is whatever you set your mind as inevitable. The Bible states, there is a way that seems right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. God made man to understand right from wrong. By exercising that understanding and choosing the wrong way because it seems right or because it sounds good, leads to death. In other words, we choose death's way, because we refuse to choose the way that leads to life. It is not God's fault; everyone is responsible for his or her actions.
In our minds we know that somewhere in the future looms a fate each of us will experience--death. Anticipating the unknown scares some because they have never experienced death. We feel secure with life in the now or in the past, but what awaits us after death is another matter. By choosing a way that seems right, but results in death, signifies no more chance to choose the right way. The Bible expressed the outcome of this event by declaring that they chose to worship the creature, rather than the Creator.
There comes a day for each of us whereby the past will fade into the limelight and our future will confront us. Our memories will no longer matter, but the choice we make today will seal our fate for eternity. The Bible makes it clear that death is the result of transgression to the law and transgression against the law is called sin and sin cannot enter into heaven's gates
So what is the answer? There is good news; there is a way that leads to eternal life. Jesus paid the price for every sin ever committed, but God will not force anyone to have their sins paid for if they desire to retain them. That would take away their free will. An individual must first desire to have their sins paid for through repentance. Then invite Jesus to become Lord and Savior by accepting the payment He provided to take away those sins. Is that all there is?--yes; however, by making Jesus Lord means serving Him for the rest of your life. Is there proof? Again yes, God will send His Holy Spirit to dwell within your heart. This occurrence is more than enough proof and more than any other way provides.
Okay, so now maybe you understand why I dislike small talk. I kind of like my hand on the plow looking ahead so I can see that what I am plowing remains in a straight line. If I look back, I might veer to the right or to the left and get off course. After all, I must press forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, which resides up ahead. My advice is not to look back, for life is as a vapor, but forge ahead to the future of a life with an eternity that will never end.
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