I heard about Steve Jobs passing yesterday and had some thoughts.
As much as I dislike Apple, Jobs' ability as a visionary and leader cannot be denied. He truly changed the world and his contributions will be recognized and impact our world for generations. He was extremely wealthy, respected and influential.
...but, for him, that is all gone now...
Now he has come to know the reality of Jesus Christ. His 56 years making an impact on earth are now just a puff of smoke and now comes judgement. Now he must answer to God for his sins. His only hope is that Christ will vouch for him to avoid eternity away from the presence of God.
I do not claim to know the man personally, nor can I make an authoritative judgement as to where the man is now. But in doing a little research, I have to to find out the man was Buddhist. That mean's that if he died a Buddhist, without saving faith in Christ, his empire and legacy are no comfort to him where he is now. Now he has the eternal regret of not knowing Christ to bare on his soul. I say this with sadness as I desire that no one be without God for eternity. I take no joy in my estimation (that is a guess not a statement of fact) that Steve Jobs died without saving faith in Christ
But, regardless of the sadness I feel, I can not deny scripture and what it teaches:
1) ALL of us have sinned. NONE of us (myself included) are "Good people". Don't believe me?
2) We ALL will be judged by God one day regardless of what we believed or if we believed in God. (Hebrews 9:27)
3) Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is the ONLY way we will escape God's wrath. (John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 8:24)
4) We are called to repent and believe, and my prayer is that if you have not already, that you will one day.
May lives be changed for the glory of God and the salvation of souls be achieved from Mr. Jobs' passing.
Kneel
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