Judgment day, Dooms day, End of
the World, the Rapture, Armageddon, these are just some of the many terms we
associate in the second coming of our LORD Jesus Christ. These words obviously
solicit different thoughts and feelings from people. Most of them express their
feelings of fear because they think that it is the last day of their lives and death
is inevitable. Rarely, I hear people say; “I am excited” or “I am very
happy”. We imagine it as one scary
scenario where there is no place for us to go. But why do many people afraid of
the Judgment day?
For
many Filipinos, singing is not just a hobby but a passion, a way of life. I
remember myself at a very young age of four standing on top of a milk can
holding a “sipit” (a long wooden object use for hanging clothes) as my
microphone while singing the song “May Bagong Silang”. Eventually, I see myself
joining singing competitions. I will never forget the first time I participated
in a singing contest in my hometown. When
the emcee was about to call my name, my knees were shaking, my tongue was
getting dried as if I was choking, I wanted to go to the toilet to pee even if
I know I don’t need it and my whole body was feeling weak. Finally, my name was called. I went up to the
stage and belt out my contest piece. It was like the end of the world for me.
Now I wonder if I would feel the same way when the judgment day comes.
Losing
both my parents in the year 2010 and my uncle in December 2013, were the most
painful and depressing moments of my life. I was heartbroken and I felt that it
was the end of the world for me because the three most important people I loved
and cared so much were gone. I have this feeling that I will never see them
again for a very long time and that makes me feel inadequate.
Judgment
Day! Now I feel blessed that there is “Judgment Day”. “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord
comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will
disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation
from God”. (1 Corinthians 4:5 ESV) I feel blessed because this is the great
opportunity for me to be commended by GOD and to see my loved ones again and
most especially to be with GOD in heaven. Ate Lily, one of the holiest persons
I met in my life who lives in the Philippines said, “We should have the longing in our
hearts to see GOD and that will only happen at the end of this life”.
Are
you afraid of the Judgment day? I can wholeheartedly say now that I am glad for
this day to come. Everyone will have the opportunity to be with their loved
ones again and most especially GOD
who is the ONE and TRUE reason why we are all trying our
best to live a good and humane life.
As
we continue to live our life, let us make the most out of every single time we
spend with people around us. When the judgment day comes, we can humbly face
GOD with anticipation and say, “LORD, I am here your humble servant. I am
ready to accept your judgment. I am not afraid because I know that Your will
for me is to be with You in heaven”. Amen!
