I See Dead People

  Several years ago, there was a popular movie out in which a popular line caught the attention of the nation.  It was copied in comedy skits, other TV shows and as well as millions of people jokingly repeating it.  That most famous line from that movie was, "I see dead people." 
  This was all in fun, but there is a truth to that.  There really are dead people walking around us.  Do you see them?  They could be your neighbors.  They could be your co-workers.  They could even be right next to you right now.  Before you stop reading because you think I'm crazy, consider this.
  In the Gospel of John 10:10, Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life and have it more abundantly."  Let's see, if Jesus came that we may have life, then if we don't accept Him, that means that we are dead spiritually.  Those are the dead people we see walking around.  We see those who have not accepted Jesus in their spiritually dead state.  We that are alive in Him shouldn't ignore those around us who are dead in their sins.  It is our job, our ministry if you will, to share life with them, to tell them about Jesus.  Look around you.  See all the people you encounter daily?  Ask yourself, do they know Jesus?  Are they alive in Him?  Now, think what would happen if they were to physically die that instant?  They are exactly were you would be if someone had not told you about Jesus. They are an instant from dying without Christ.  Do you really want that for them?  Think about that for a moment.  What do you plan to do about that?
  When Jesus left the disciples on the Mount of Olives and ascended to heaven, He told them in Matthew 28:19 to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations".  This command did not end with them.  It passed through out the ages even to us today.  Disciples make disciples and that is what we are to do, make new disciples.  Why would we want to keep the promise of Jesus to ourselves?  Go therefore today and tell someone about Jesus.  You could be the one who finally convinces them to follow Jesus.