Are you afraid of JUDGMENT DAY?

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!