Fatal Proposal

The place is called "Proposal Rock." The rock sits along the Oregon coast and is so named because it is a favorite destination for those wishing to "pop the question." Last week, what was planned to be a romantic rendezvous between two lovers turned out to be a deadly tragedy. As the couple made their way across the beach to the rock, a 3 foot wave suddenly crashed around them, sweeping 4' 11" Leafil Alforque out to sea. By the time her would-be fiance, Scott Napper could react, "She was about 30 feet away, getting swept away," he said. Quickly he tore off his jacket in order to dive in after her. But when he looked up, she was gone. "That's the last I saw of her," he said Wednesday, breaking into tears. Authorities conducted a search, but came up empty.

What a tragic story! But it reminds me of another fatal proposal. It is the proposal offered to all of us. It is the proposal that life lived independent of God can lead to ultimate fulfillment and happiness. But Scripture warns us against this deception. In Proverbs 14:12 we read, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." This way that "seems right" is the way of living without God and for self. We are enticed to journey through life on this way by our sinful flesh, this evil world and the Enemy of our soul. But at the end of the day (and the end of our earthly life) it leads not to ultimate joy - but only death and despair. So my friend, beware of this fatal proposal. Say "NO!" to living life apart from God. Instead, turn to Jesus Christ. He and He alone is "the Way, the Truth and the Life" (John 14:6).

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pj