Recently I took a trip to visit my family. I had a long stop over at the airport, which gave me some time to think about this life. There is an analogy between and airport and life in general. An airport is basically a port of entry and departure.


When we are born we arrive on this earth, through the love and care of our mother, and with the blessings from above. This is our ticket granted by God. This ticket ensures a round trip, as we must depart at some time, as Hebrews 9:27 states, " And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:". Of course none of us know our Estimated Time of Departure [ETD]. We are basically in transit, as we await our departure.


The life we live will determine the destination we will go to. The bible teaches that there are two possible destinations that man will reach when he leaves this world: heaven and earth. Jesus Christ is the only one to arrive on this earth in flesh and to return to heaven, [John 3:13, "And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven."] When Jesus Christ arrived into this world, his intention was to do the will on his Father, Almighty God [John 6:38]. So too when we arrive on this earth, we are all here to do God's will. 


We know that the devil is the ruler of hell. He is the only one who can can throw us into hell. Luke 12:5, " But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him."  We may believe that we are special, and that hell will not see us, but even the angels were banished by God into hell [2 Peter 2:4, " For if God spared not angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment"].


We have to choose wisely the destination we want to reach. Christians are determined to reach heaven, but the road is never easy. Matthew 7:21 teaches us that not all who cry Lord Lord will enter the Kingdom of heaven, only those who do God's will. So though many may believe they are saved, one must check the scriptures thoroughly, ensuring that they are doing God's will. As 2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us, " Every scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction which is in righteousness." Not just some scriptures, but every or all scriptures are essential for righteousness.


There are no delays or cancellations with our departure from this life. That is why we have to siege the moments with each breath to be right with God. The stage is set, God has put everything in place for us to return to him, but if we fail to follow his commands then our destination won't be with him, with with the one who rules hell. 


Make your departure right today, we are all in the airport, waiting, waiting.....