That really was a greatly pertinent
message, last night.
If you ever get to preach it anywhere
else, I have another illustration for you.
A few years back, a young man started
working where I work, named, Chance, who was in
his 20’s.
I had talked to him a few times about the
LORD, the Bible, and church.
However, I never boldly stepped over the
threshold, to address, specifically, the gospel
and his eternal soul.
My son-in-law was talking to me about
people where I worked, and I told him about
Chance.
He said he would pray everyday for
Chance’s salvation.
However, shortly thereafter, Chance told
us that his wife’s job transferred her, so he had
to quit.
I felt horrible that I had not pressed
him directly with the gospel.
My son-in-law felt bad too.
Then, earlier this year, he showed up
again, as his wife had been transferred back here.
I was very glad, especially since they
had him assigned to me, to train him.
I had a second opportunity, now, to do
what I should have, sooner.
I talked about how Jesus changed my life,
and how I got saved.
I was praying, planning, and preparing to
really present the gospel to him directly and to
press the urgency of the matter.
Then he and the boss were arguing about
something, and suddenly he quit again, and I
didn’t see him anymore.
A few minutes ago, I heard that he was in
the ICU, and this morning, he passed away.
But hearing that news, today, right after
hearing your message, last night, really hit home.
That cannot be a coincidence!
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Those of us who are saved will not face
the judgment of the great white throne, that
judgment is only for those who never were saved.
Maybe the saved will be allowed to
witness that judgment of the lost.
If so, then perhaps if Chance died before
getting saved, then he’ll be there.
Maybe, just before he would be cast into
the lake if fire, he’ll turn around to look at
those of us who are witnessing all this.
Then, as he spots me, and locks eyes with
me, he may cry out, “Gino! Why didn’t you tell
me?”