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“When I get where I’m going…”

Dec 14, 2007 Devotions

“But when I get where I’m going
And I see my maker’s face
I’ll stand forever in the light
Of his amazing grace”
Every once in a while a song comes along that really strikes a chord with the American people, and before you even realize it, it has become virtually mandatory that it be played at funerals. For example, there are probably few among us who haven’t been to more than one funeral within the past dozen years or so where Vince Gill’s “Go rest high on that mountain” brought tears – and hopefully a bit of comfort – to the departed one’s family and friends.

Well, another wonderfully comforting “funeral song” recently burst onto the scene, this one by Country Music artist Brad Paisly. The lyrics to “When I get where I’m going” often offer a measure of comfort to the ones left behind when a loved one passes on, giving them hope that he/she has moved on to a better place after leaving the troubles and trials of human life behind them forever.

Just last night, Cheria and I attended the funeral of a man who’s life and testimony left no doubt whatsoever that he is now basking in the light of his Maker’s amazing grace. As the sounds of that beautiful song softly filled the chapel, tears filled the eyes of his family and friends – partly because of the grief of losing such a beloved man, but also because of the relief of knowing that his long period of pain and suffering had finally come to an end, and he was now able to enjoy his new life up in Heaven. 

But not everyone will be going to that wonderful place up on high. As sinners, we all come short of the glory of God, and without the remission of our sins through the shed blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we would have no hope of being allowed to spend eternity in the presence of God.

It is my hope and prayer that when it comes your time to leave the trials and tribulations of this earth behind, your family and friends will be able to derive comfort from the knowledge that you have accepted the free gift of life that Jesus has made available to each and every one of us. The decision to accept Jesus as your personal Saviour is the single most important decision you’ll ever make, and if you haven’t made it by the time you take your last breath on earth, you will have missed your final opportunity to do so.

The actual process of accepting the Lord and receiving forgiveness of your sins is both quick and easy, but it’s a process that absolutely MUST be followed if you wish to spend eternity in Heaven instead of a fiery hell.

When you pass away, will your loved ones be able to listen to the words of “When I get where I’m going” and cry tears of joy because they know you have made it safely to your heavenly home, or will they weep in sorrow because they fear that you neglected to make that all-important decision to accept Christ’s gift of eternal life?

The answer to that question depends entirely upon you, because no one can make it for you. You must make it for yourself, and once you’re gone it will be too late. If you wish to make it right now you can click here to find out how.