"It is better to go to a house of mourning
Than to go to a house of feasting,
Because that is the end of every man,
And the living takes it to heart."[1]
In 2013 there were 7.125 billion people in the
world. The average life expectancy worldwide is 70.78 years. I took those
figures and did a little math. 7.125 billion people divided by 70.78 years divided by 365 days in a year means that 275,792 people die on average every
day. Let that figure sink in for just a moment. That is equivalent to the
entire population of Corpus Christi, TX, dying every day. Maybe you have never heard of Corpus
Christi, TX. Then let us look at the largest city in Texas. It is
equivalent to the entire population of Houston, TX, dying over a 2
week period of time. Maybe you are not from Texas, so let us look at the largest city in the
United states. It is equivalent to the entire population of New
York City dying during a 2-month period of time. For more clarity let us look at the largest
city in the world. Shanghai China has a population of 24,256,800 people. The world wide death rate is equivalent to the entire population of the largest city in the world dying during
a 3 month period of time.[2]
Jesus
lived a righteous life, He never sinned, and therefore lived a life pleasing to
God. He promised eternal life to everyone who believes in Him (He is the
Christ, the Son of God); then He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again; presenting Himself alive
after His suffering, by many convincing proofs.[3] Jesus demonstrated by His
life that He is trustworthy and He demonstrated by His resurrection that He is
able. Therefore, the only logical thing for us to do is repent and put our
trust in Jesus.
[1] Ecclesiastes
7:2.
[2]
World Bank and U. S. Census Bureau.
[3] cf.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
