Do you know what it cost God to send His only Son Jesus Christ to die a sinner’s death on a cross for the sin of the world? Do you know how much the Lord Jesus really suffered at Calvary? With confidence I can state that the suffering of the Lord is not what you are imagining. In fact, just last year, when I was coming from a revival program in Kwara state, my spiritual eyes were opened to behold the Lord’s agony at Cavalry. Words cannot express the shame, the torment, the agony, and the pain that the Lord bore. In fact, the crucifixion in the film “Passion of the Christ” is a cakewalk in comparison to the real thing. Yet, the Lord counted the costs of Calvary and willingly bore all of its sufferings just to offer you a free gift of salvation.

But on the other hand, have you counted the cost? Have you thought about how much the Lord paid for you? In fact, do you even know why God the Father paid such a high price? If you don’t know, I’ll tell you. It is because God loves you and does not want you to perish (John 3:16 & 2 Peter 3:9). Therefore, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, so that you can choose Him and not perish, but have abundant life (John 10:10).

But, if you have not made Jesus your Lord, I want you to think about the following questions. Who will be able to deliver you on the Judgment Day when you will stand to give an account of your works? Is it the same Jesus that you have made your enemy on earth by refusing to correct your evil ways? So since you have made the Lord your enemy, who is able to deliver you on that great Day of Judgment? Know that the Lord Jesus will not pity you on this day, but, as you have denied Him on earth, so will He deny you in Heaven (Luke 9:26).

Therefore, I sincerely warn you not to play games with your Maker. But, I know some of you say, “I’m not playing, but I’m serious about the Lord”. But is this true? If you are really serious about the Lord then why do you rebel against His will? You continue to curse and fight people on Facebook. Yet, you say that you are “serious”? You continue to wear miniskirts and make up. Yet, you say that you are “serious”? You continue to listen to rap music and watch pornography. Yet, you say that you are “serious”? I tell you the truth, you are not serious, but are toying with your soul and playing games with your Maker. But, God isn’t playing with you. So do not mistake God’s patience for His approval, because God never approves sin. He is not blind or approving your sinful lifestyle, but He is being patient with you in hopes that you will repent.

Do you dare to believe that God will overlook how you have trampled upon His Son sacrifice during your time on earth? Don’t fool yourself and damn your soul to an eternity of fire (Mark 8:36). He will not overlook your sin.

I tell you, the Day of Judgement will be more terrible than you think, and what will your time on earth amount to if you are not permitted into the gate of Heaven, but are cast away? Has the devil darken your understanding so bad that you no longer think of these things (Eph. 4:18)? Do you not realize that you will not spend eternity here on earth? But, you are only on earth for a little while, and then you will die and live forever in eternity in either Heaven or Hell. An eternity in Heaven or Hell is the reality of all men, not a fictional story. In fact, when you slip into eternity, you may not even know it, just like when you sleep you do not remember laying down to sleep. Likewise, when men die, some think that they are dreaming, continue here http://lifeboatchristianministry..com/2015/04/have-you-counted-cost.html#more