“They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.” Ephesians 4:18

I see it all the time. But as often as it’s been seen and heard, I’ve never been able to understand or comprehend it. Having just preached an evangelistic sermon on what it takes to be rescued from hell and eternal death, the message was deliberately made simple and plain. So much so, I was unprepared for what I was about the hear after the service.

Easter has its visitors. But I happen to love visitors ANY time. The chance to share the ‘Good-News’ of the free gift of eternal life in Christ has yielded some marvelous wonders of grace and peace. I’ve seen people’s lives completely change at the understanding and receiving of that Good News. But I have also seen quite the opposite. Sunday was like that.

As a visitor came out, I was excited to ask, “Are you a Jesus person?” I guess my anticipation should have been muted. When the answer came back… “well.. not really,” my eyes popped open, and shock registered on my face. I tried for clarity, but none came. The person looked as if I was speaking Latin! They were ignorant… by choice! Their heart was hard! So sad.

What about YOU? Do You live in The Light… full of God’s Life because of the knowledge and understanding that come from willfully opening your heart to God’s invitation to join Him? Or are you just willfully ignorant? The difficulty in life… is the choice!