#soap # Hebrew 09 ## Title: No One Gets Out of This Alive ## Scripture: (Hebrews 9:27) “And just as people are appointed to die once, and then to face judgment,” (NET) ## Observation: As a pastor, I walk with many people who deal with various mental health issues. Most are not severe, but most are not insignificant. This gives me a wonderful opportunity to talk with people about the antidote for trouble here on Earth. God’s Word reminds us that this Earth is not our final home. It’s like waking up on the week before vacation. You still have a lot to do, but you are just a week away from taking a break. Heaven is like that. We are not there yet and we don’t know when we will go there. For many of us, death is many years away; but it’s coming. One day, our eyes will close here and open in Heaven with Jesus. This is what waits for all those who have made Him their Savior and Lord. For the Christian, judgement is not something we fear. Jesus has paid the price for our sins so we look forward to our union with Him. For those who are not saved, judgment is a fearful thing. On that day, they will have to be accountable for their own sins. Don’t be like this. Give your life fully over to Jesus so you can see the judgement at death as something not to fear, but to look forward to. I cannot wait to meet the judge. That’s my Jesus. ## Application: Think about Heaven and being with Jesus. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for taking away the sting of death.