ONE DAY
By Pastor Jonathan O. Ubah
There is a phrase that should occasionally bring every human being to a place of deep reflection: One day.
One day, the life we know will come to an end.
One day, the voices we hear every morning will become silent to us. One day, the houses we built, the cars we drove, the positions we occupied, the money we accumulated, and the applause we received will no longer matter as they do today.
One day, our names will be mentioned in the past tense.
One day, we will leave this world and stand before God.
The Bible says:
«“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27»
Death is one appointment that no human being can permanently cancel. The rich will face it. The poor will face it. The powerful will face it. The famous will face it. The pastor, the politician, the businessman, the student, the young, and the old—all humanity is moving toward that inevitable day.
The question is not merely, “When will that day come?”
The greater question is, “Am I prepared for that day?”
ONE DAY, EVERYTHING WILL BE LEFT BEHIND
We spend so much of our lives pursuing things that cannot follow us beyond the grave.
We fight over land that we will one day leave behind. We destroy relationships because of temporary possessions. We become proud because of positions that can disappear overnight. We postpone our relationship with God as though we have signed an agreement with tomorrow.
But one day, all these things will lose their importance.
Job said:
«“Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return.” — Job 1:21»
We came into this world with nothing, and we will leave with nothing material in our hands.
Your bank account will remain here.
Your certificates will remain here.
Your properties will belong to someone else.
Your titles will eventually be carried by another person.
Even the body you spend so much time protecting and decorating will one day return to the dust.
But your soul will continue into eternity.
That is why Jesus asked a question that every generation must answer:
«“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” — Matthew 16:26»
ONE DAY, WE WILL STAND BEFORE GOD
There is coming a day when excuses will no longer work.
We may deceive people today, but we cannot deceive God. We may hide our secret lives from our families, friends, church members, and even pastors, but nothing is hidden from the eyes of God.
One day, every one of us will stand before Him.
«“So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” — Romans 14:12»
On that day, God will not ask us how popular we were. He will not be impressed by our followers, our social status, or the amount of applause we received.
The question will be about our lives.
Did you know Jesus?
Did you live for God?
What did you do with the opportunities He gave you?
How did you treat people?
Did you obey His Word?
Were you faithful with the life He entrusted to you?
One day, we will give an account.
DO NOT POSTPONE GOD
One of the greatest mistakes a person can make is to believe that there will always be more time.
Many people say, “I will give my life to God later.”
Later, when I am older.
Later, when I have made enough money.
Later, when I have enjoyed life.
Later, when I am ready.
But who promised you later?
Tomorrow is a gift, not a guarantee.
The Bible says:
«“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2»
The enemy does not always need to convince a person to reject God completely. Sometimes, all he needs is to make them postpone God continually.
"Not today."
"Maybe tomorrow."
"I still have time."
And before they realize it, time is gone.
Beloved, do not allow what you can settle with God today to become a regret tomorrow.
ONE DAY, THE SECRETS OF THE HEART WILL BE REVEALED
We live in a world where appearances can be carefully managed. A person can smile publicly and be dying inwardly. Someone can appear religious while living far from God. We can fool people with words, clothing, titles, and activities.
But God sees beyond appearances.
One day, the masks will come off.
One day, the truth about every life will be revealed before the righteous Judge.
This should not only frighten us; it should awaken us.
It should make us ask ourselves: Who am I when nobody is watching?
Is my heart right with God?
Have I forgiven those who hurt me?
Am I living in secret sin?
Have I made peace with God?
If Jesus should return today, would I be ready?
BUT ONE DAY CAN ALSO BE A DAY OF GLORY
For the believer, “one day” is not only about death and judgment. It is also about hope.
One day, Jesus will return.
One day, the struggles of the faithful will end.
One day, tears will be wiped away.
One day, pain will lose its voice.
One day, those who remained faithful to Christ will hear the words:
«“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23»
What a glorious day that will be!
Therefore, let us not live carelessly. Let us live with eternity in view. Let us love sincerely, forgive quickly, serve faithfully, walk humbly, and obey God wholeheartedly.
The life we have is too short to waste in bitterness.
Too precious to waste in sin.
Too important to live without God.
And eternity is too long to be unprepared.
A FINAL WORD
My beloved, one day is coming.
One day, your final prayer on earth will be prayed.
One day, your final breath will be taken.
One day, people will gather and speak about the life you lived.
But after that, you will stand before God.
So, while you still have breath, make your life count.
Make peace with God.
Receive Jesus sincerely.
Walk away from sin.
Forgive those who have wounded you.
Love people.
Serve God.
Live faithfully.
Do not wait until one day to prepare for eternity.
Prepare today.
Because one day, this life will end.
And when that day comes, the only thing that will truly matter is whether you were ready to meet God.
«“Prepare to meet your God.” — Amos 4:12»
May we not live in such a way that eternity takes us by surprise. May we be found ready, faithful, and fully surrendered to Jesus Christ when our one day finally comes. In Jesus' name, Amen.
By Pastor Jonathan O. Ubah
There is a phrase that should occasionally bring every human being to a place of deep reflection: One day.
One day, the life we know will come to an end.
One day, the voices we hear every morning will become silent to us. One day, the houses we built, the cars we drove, the positions we occupied, the money we accumulated, and the applause we received will no longer matter as they do today.
One day, our names will be mentioned in the past tense.
One day, we will leave this world and stand before God.
The Bible says:
«“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27»
Death is one appointment that no human being can permanently cancel. The rich will face it. The poor will face it. The powerful will face it. The famous will face it. The pastor, the politician, the businessman, the student, the young, and the old—all humanity is moving toward that inevitable day.
The question is not merely, “When will that day come?”
The greater question is, “Am I prepared for that day?”
ONE DAY, EVERYTHING WILL BE LEFT BEHIND
We spend so much of our lives pursuing things that cannot follow us beyond the grave.
We fight over land that we will one day leave behind. We destroy relationships because of temporary possessions. We become proud because of positions that can disappear overnight. We postpone our relationship with God as though we have signed an agreement with tomorrow.
But one day, all these things will lose their importance.
Job said:
«“Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return.” — Job 1:21»
We came into this world with nothing, and we will leave with nothing material in our hands.
Your bank account will remain here.
Your certificates will remain here.
Your properties will belong to someone else.
Your titles will eventually be carried by another person.
Even the body you spend so much time protecting and decorating will one day return to the dust.
But your soul will continue into eternity.
That is why Jesus asked a question that every generation must answer:
«“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” — Matthew 16:26»
ONE DAY, WE WILL STAND BEFORE GOD
There is coming a day when excuses will no longer work.
We may deceive people today, but we cannot deceive God. We may hide our secret lives from our families, friends, church members, and even pastors, but nothing is hidden from the eyes of God.
One day, every one of us will stand before Him.
«“So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” — Romans 14:12»
On that day, God will not ask us how popular we were. He will not be impressed by our followers, our social status, or the amount of applause we received.
The question will be about our lives.
Did you know Jesus?
Did you live for God?
What did you do with the opportunities He gave you?
How did you treat people?
Did you obey His Word?
Were you faithful with the life He entrusted to you?
One day, we will give an account.
DO NOT POSTPONE GOD
One of the greatest mistakes a person can make is to believe that there will always be more time.
Many people say, “I will give my life to God later.”
Later, when I am older.
Later, when I have made enough money.
Later, when I have enjoyed life.
Later, when I am ready.
But who promised you later?
Tomorrow is a gift, not a guarantee.
The Bible says:
«“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2»
The enemy does not always need to convince a person to reject God completely. Sometimes, all he needs is to make them postpone God continually.
"Not today."
"Maybe tomorrow."
"I still have time."
And before they realize it, time is gone.
Beloved, do not allow what you can settle with God today to become a regret tomorrow.
ONE DAY, THE SECRETS OF THE HEART WILL BE REVEALED
We live in a world where appearances can be carefully managed. A person can smile publicly and be dying inwardly. Someone can appear religious while living far from God. We can fool people with words, clothing, titles, and activities.
But God sees beyond appearances.
One day, the masks will come off.
One day, the truth about every life will be revealed before the righteous Judge.
This should not only frighten us; it should awaken us.
It should make us ask ourselves: Who am I when nobody is watching?
Is my heart right with God?
Have I forgiven those who hurt me?
Am I living in secret sin?
Have I made peace with God?
If Jesus should return today, would I be ready?
BUT ONE DAY CAN ALSO BE A DAY OF GLORY
For the believer, “one day” is not only about death and judgment. It is also about hope.
One day, Jesus will return.
One day, the struggles of the faithful will end.
One day, tears will be wiped away.
One day, pain will lose its voice.
One day, those who remained faithful to Christ will hear the words:
«“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23»
What a glorious day that will be!
Therefore, let us not live carelessly. Let us live with eternity in view. Let us love sincerely, forgive quickly, serve faithfully, walk humbly, and obey God wholeheartedly.
The life we have is too short to waste in bitterness.
Too precious to waste in sin.
Too important to live without God.
And eternity is too long to be unprepared.
A FINAL WORD
My beloved, one day is coming.
One day, your final prayer on earth will be prayed.
One day, your final breath will be taken.
One day, people will gather and speak about the life you lived.
But after that, you will stand before God.
So, while you still have breath, make your life count.
Make peace with God.
Receive Jesus sincerely.
Walk away from sin.
Forgive those who have wounded you.
Love people.
Serve God.
Live faithfully.
Do not wait until one day to prepare for eternity.
Prepare today.
Because one day, this life will end.
And when that day comes, the only thing that will truly matter is whether you were ready to meet God.
«“Prepare to meet your God.” — Amos 4:12»
May we not live in such a way that eternity takes us by surprise. May we be found ready, faithful, and fully surrendered to Jesus Christ when our one day finally comes. In Jesus' name, Amen.
ONE DAY
By Pastor Jonathan O. Ubah
There is a phrase that should occasionally bring every human being to a place of deep reflection: One day.
One day, the life we know will come to an end.
One day, the voices we hear every morning will become silent to us. One day, the houses we built, the cars we drove, the positions we occupied, the money we accumulated, and the applause we received will no longer matter as they do today.
One day, our names will be mentioned in the past tense.
One day, we will leave this world and stand before God.
The Bible says:
«“And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27»
Death is one appointment that no human being can permanently cancel. The rich will face it. The poor will face it. The powerful will face it. The famous will face it. The pastor, the politician, the businessman, the student, the young, and the old—all humanity is moving toward that inevitable day.
The question is not merely, “When will that day come?”
The greater question is, “Am I prepared for that day?”
ONE DAY, EVERYTHING WILL BE LEFT BEHIND
We spend so much of our lives pursuing things that cannot follow us beyond the grave.
We fight over land that we will one day leave behind. We destroy relationships because of temporary possessions. We become proud because of positions that can disappear overnight. We postpone our relationship with God as though we have signed an agreement with tomorrow.
But one day, all these things will lose their importance.
Job said:
«“Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return.” — Job 1:21»
We came into this world with nothing, and we will leave with nothing material in our hands.
Your bank account will remain here.
Your certificates will remain here.
Your properties will belong to someone else.
Your titles will eventually be carried by another person.
Even the body you spend so much time protecting and decorating will one day return to the dust.
But your soul will continue into eternity.
That is why Jesus asked a question that every generation must answer:
«“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” — Matthew 16:26»
ONE DAY, WE WILL STAND BEFORE GOD
There is coming a day when excuses will no longer work.
We may deceive people today, but we cannot deceive God. We may hide our secret lives from our families, friends, church members, and even pastors, but nothing is hidden from the eyes of God.
One day, every one of us will stand before Him.
«“So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.” — Romans 14:12»
On that day, God will not ask us how popular we were. He will not be impressed by our followers, our social status, or the amount of applause we received.
The question will be about our lives.
Did you know Jesus?
Did you live for God?
What did you do with the opportunities He gave you?
How did you treat people?
Did you obey His Word?
Were you faithful with the life He entrusted to you?
One day, we will give an account.
DO NOT POSTPONE GOD
One of the greatest mistakes a person can make is to believe that there will always be more time.
Many people say, “I will give my life to God later.”
Later, when I am older.
Later, when I have made enough money.
Later, when I have enjoyed life.
Later, when I am ready.
But who promised you later?
Tomorrow is a gift, not a guarantee.
The Bible says:
«“Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2»
The enemy does not always need to convince a person to reject God completely. Sometimes, all he needs is to make them postpone God continually.
"Not today."
"Maybe tomorrow."
"I still have time."
And before they realize it, time is gone.
Beloved, do not allow what you can settle with God today to become a regret tomorrow.
ONE DAY, THE SECRETS OF THE HEART WILL BE REVEALED
We live in a world where appearances can be carefully managed. A person can smile publicly and be dying inwardly. Someone can appear religious while living far from God. We can fool people with words, clothing, titles, and activities.
But God sees beyond appearances.
One day, the masks will come off.
One day, the truth about every life will be revealed before the righteous Judge.
This should not only frighten us; it should awaken us.
It should make us ask ourselves: Who am I when nobody is watching?
Is my heart right with God?
Have I forgiven those who hurt me?
Am I living in secret sin?
Have I made peace with God?
If Jesus should return today, would I be ready?
BUT ONE DAY CAN ALSO BE A DAY OF GLORY
For the believer, “one day” is not only about death and judgment. It is also about hope.
One day, Jesus will return.
One day, the struggles of the faithful will end.
One day, tears will be wiped away.
One day, pain will lose its voice.
One day, those who remained faithful to Christ will hear the words:
«“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23»
What a glorious day that will be!
Therefore, let us not live carelessly. Let us live with eternity in view. Let us love sincerely, forgive quickly, serve faithfully, walk humbly, and obey God wholeheartedly.
The life we have is too short to waste in bitterness.
Too precious to waste in sin.
Too important to live without God.
And eternity is too long to be unprepared.
A FINAL WORD
My beloved, one day is coming.
One day, your final prayer on earth will be prayed.
One day, your final breath will be taken.
One day, people will gather and speak about the life you lived.
But after that, you will stand before God.
So, while you still have breath, make your life count.
Make peace with God.
Receive Jesus sincerely.
Walk away from sin.
Forgive those who have wounded you.
Love people.
Serve God.
Live faithfully.
Do not wait until one day to prepare for eternity.
Prepare today.
Because one day, this life will end.
And when that day comes, the only thing that will truly matter is whether you were ready to meet God.
«“Prepare to meet your God.” — Amos 4:12»
May we not live in such a way that eternity takes us by surprise. May we be found ready, faithful, and fully surrendered to Jesus Christ when our one day finally comes. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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