RESERVATION MADE YET?

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(Rev. 3:5) “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”

(Rev. 20:12,15)  “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.”

Have you ever booked a reservation at a particular hotel? Have you ever reserved a venue, rental car, equipment or made a flight reservation with a major airline? The key to doing this is to make sure you book it in advance. Why? With so many people requesting probably the same type room, car, equipment, venue or flight and seat, it is best to do it far in advance so you can get what you desire. The procedure in booking or reserving something requires the customer service to place your space or slot on hold. Usually it’s done in a ledger or book or with modern technology, it’s an online ledger. However they do it, it is recorded and secured. This record consists of having your name and contact information included, what you booked, the date you desired, and the cost. After all this has been submitted, you are given a confirmation number or receipt acknowledging you have a successful reservation. When the time draws near for you to take the trip or pick up the item, you have proof of your reservation. All they have to do is check for your name in the book or records.

           In the text above, God has a book of reservations in Revelation. Revelation is the last book of the bible – the end! It tells of events that will happen at the end of time and describes the place God has reserved for believers in eternity. Daily in some form or another, the gospel has been offered to the world to accept Jesus Christ to receive salvation and eternal life. Those that accept him will have their names written in book of life. Many people put it off, procrastinate and many pretend it’s not necessary. Some even believe that Heaven and Hell is a fairytale and is an imagery of the mind and not real. They think that once dead, it’s done. But, this is not the end. If Jesus had not come and sacrificed his life and shed his blood for us, it would have been the end. He came to offer us life after death. He came to give us eternal life and to live with him forever in Heaven. He has reserved a place with His Father in Heaven for us if we choose to accept him. When a person accepts Jesus Christ as their personal savior; their name is reserved until the day of judgment.

           On that final day, if your name does not appear in the book, you will be escorted to the lake of fire with Satan and his angels and those who refused to accept Jesus while on earth. There are those who walk around thinking that this day will not come. Precious hearts, the soon coming of Jesus Christ is closer now than it’s ever been. Book your reservation now, because tomorrow may be too late. Don’t put it off thinking that you have time and you can do it at the last minute. If your name doesn’t appear in God’s book of life when you stand before Him that day, then you will not be allowed to enter into eternity. If you have accepted him; stay ready, stay holy, share the gospel with others to get ready and accept him and be prepared for His return. This is one place you really want your name to appear. Will your name be found in the Book of Life? Have you made your Reservation?