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The Good News About Hell

By Mark Jobe

Have you ever had to be the bearer of bad news? It’s not very much fun. That’s what was on my mind as I thought about what to write on the topic of heaven versus hell. Sure, talking about heaven in an encouraging way is easy, but hell is a different story. In that moment, it was as if the Lord said to me, “Tell them the good news about hell.” “Good news?” I asked.

We learn from Scripture that heaven is a place filled with the overwhelming goodness and glory of God. No more tears, no more pain, no more suffering—only the presence of God and life. Heaven is a place where we are reunited with our loved ones, heroes of the faith, and the Lord Himself! On the other hand, hell is a place of darkness, bondage, torment, and eternal fire. Not to mention all of the demons, the devil, and everything evil. That alone is enough to scare the devil out of you! As a loving and caring person who knows the Lord, I would never wish that on anyone.

The reality of hell is a sobering thought. This reality motivates me to be a better witness for Christ. When I think about how many unsaved people are around me every day, I can’t help but share the love of Christ with someone. We cannot stand by and do nothing. Lives are being impacted for eternity.

When the early disciples witnessed God’s work in the lives of others, according to Acts 4:20, they shared what they saw and heard. When someone’s life was changed, they talked about it. When someone was healed or set free, they spread the news. We are called by God to do the same.

So, what is the good news about hell? Not only does it motivate me to be a better witness, but the best news is that it was never created for us. Matthew 25:41 says that hell was created for the devil and his angels. Through yielding our lives to Jesus Christ and receiving Him as our Savior and Lord, we are given eternal life. Not only do we escape hell but we can be freed from the powers of hell on earth right now. Our hearts are changed! We are forgiven, set free, and given a new life both here and in heaven. Thank the Lord that we have a choice.

So, ask the Lord to fill you with His loving presence. Make it a point today to share that love with someone else. Tell them the good news that God has saved them from hell by sending His Son to die for our sins. Share your story—bring a little heaven into their life today!

Prayer

God, thank You for rescuing me from hell. Never let me forget that hell is a very real place that people need rescuing from! Help me to bring heaven into someone’s life today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Memory Verse

"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." John 15:12–13