Prepare to Meet Your Maker
Life on earth is temporary. No matter our age, status, wealth, or achievements, our time here is short.
God’s Word continually reminds us that we are pilgrims passing through, not permanent residents.
The greatest wisdom of life is not how long we live, but how prepared we are to meet our Maker.
Hebrews 9:27 — “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”
Psalm 90:12 — “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
1. MAN’S LIFE ON EARTH IS BRIEF
The Bible clearly shows that human life is short and uncertain.
James 4:14 — “What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.”
Job 14:1–2 — “Man that is born of a woman is of few days… he comes forth like a flower, and is cut down.”
No one knows the length of their stay on earth. Therefore, postponing repentance or godly living is dangerous. Today is the best day to prepare.
2. WE ALL HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH GOD
Every human being will stand before God.
Ecclesiastes 12:7 — “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
2 Corinthians 5:10 — “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.”
This meeting cannot be avoided, bribed, or postponed. The only question is: Will you be ready?
3. HOW DO WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR MAKER?
a. Through Repentance
True preparation begins with repentance.
Acts 3:19 — “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”
A repentant heart turns away from sin and turns fully to God.
b. Through Faith in Jesus Christ
Salvation is only through Jesus.
John 14:6 — “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.”
Romans 10:9 — “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus… you shall be saved.”
c. Through Holy Living
Our daily lives must reflect our readiness.
1 Peter 1:15–16 — “Be holy; for I am holy.”
Matthew 24:44 — “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man comes.”
4. THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNPREPAREDNESS
Ignoring God’s call has eternal consequences.
Amos 4:12 — “Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.”
Luke 12:20 — “You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you.”
Preparation is not for tomorrow—it is for now.
CONCLUSION
Man’s stay on earth is brief, but eternity is forever.
What you do with Jesus today determines where you will spend eternity.
Wealth, fame, and success will fade, but your soul will live on.
Prepare now. Live ready. Walk with God daily.
Isaiah 55:6 — “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.”
ALTAR CALL / PRAYER
Lord, help me to number my days.
I turn away from sin and surrender my life to You.
Teach me to live ready and faithful, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#PrepareToMeetYourMaker #LifeIsBrief #EternityMatters #NumberYourDays #RepentAndBelieve #LiveReady #HeavenOrHell #ChristianSermon #GospelTruth #SalvationInChrist Prepare to Meet Your Maker
Life on earth is temporary. No matter our age, status, wealth, or achievements, our time here is short.
God’s Word continually reminds us that we are pilgrims passing through, not permanent residents.
The greatest wisdom of life is not how long we live, but how prepared we are to meet our Maker.
Hebrews 9:27 — “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”
Psalm 90:12 — “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
1. MAN’S LIFE ON EARTH IS BRIEF
The Bible clearly shows that human life is short and uncertain.
James 4:14 — “What is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.”
Job 14:1–2 — “Man that is born of a woman is of few days… he comes forth like a flower, and is cut down.”
No one knows the length of their stay on earth. Therefore, postponing repentance or godly living is dangerous. Today is the best day to prepare.
2. WE ALL HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH GOD
Every human being will stand before God.
Ecclesiastes 12:7 — “Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.”
2 Corinthians 5:10 — “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.”
This meeting cannot be avoided, bribed, or postponed. The only question is: Will you be ready?
3. HOW DO WE PREPARE TO MEET OUR MAKER?
a. Through Repentance
True preparation begins with repentance.
Acts 3:19 — “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”
A repentant heart turns away from sin and turns fully to God.
b. Through Faith in Jesus Christ
Salvation is only through Jesus.
John 14:6 — “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.”
Romans 10:9 — “If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus… you shall be saved.”
c. Through Holy Living
Our daily lives must reflect our readiness.
1 Peter 1:15–16 — “Be holy; for I am holy.”
Matthew 24:44 — “Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man comes.”
4. THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNPREPAREDNESS
Ignoring God’s call has eternal consequences.
Amos 4:12 — “Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.”
Luke 12:20 — “You fool, this night your soul shall be required of you.”
Preparation is not for tomorrow—it is for now.
CONCLUSION
Man’s stay on earth is brief, but eternity is forever.
What you do with Jesus today determines where you will spend eternity.
Wealth, fame, and success will fade, but your soul will live on.
Prepare now. Live ready. Walk with God daily.
Isaiah 55:6 — “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.”
ALTAR CALL / PRAYER
Lord, help me to number my days.
I turn away from sin and surrender my life to You.
Teach me to live ready and faithful, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#PrepareToMeetYourMaker
#LifeIsBrief
#EternityMatters
#NumberYourDays
#RepentAndBelieve
#LiveReady
#HeavenOrHell
#ChristianSermon
#GospelTruth
#SalvationInChrist
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