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The Moment of Realisation: Learning Before It’s Too Late

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So, I was watching Squid Game. Now, let me be upfront: it’s not a Christian show, and I’m not recommending anyone to watch it. But something caught my attention—the moment of realisation. It’s a powerful and sobering moment, one that stayed with me long after.

To give you an idea, the premise of Squid Game is simple: 456 people willingly sign up to play children’s games in hopes of winning 45.6 billion won. However, what they don’t realise when signing the consent form is that they are putting their very lives on the line. By the end, 455 of them are dead.

What struck me the most was during the first game—when they realised the gravity of the situation. The innocent child’s game turned into a deadly nightmare, and panic spread as they saw the consequences of their decision. It’s a sad moment, but also a point of realisation. It reminded me of the Old Testament stories, where people only realised the consequences of their actions when it was too late.

Lessons from History

Take Sodom and Gomorrah. The people there were living in sin, ignoring God’s warnings, until fire rained down and destroyed everything. Or think about Noah’s Ark. For years, Noah preached and built the ark, but no one listened. It wasn’t until the floodwaters rose that they realised Noah was right—but by then, the door was shut, and their chance was gone.

We’re supposed to learn from history, to take these warnings and live differently. But instead, it seems we’re repeating the same mistakes. Just look at the world today. We don’t want to access Christ. Preachers are preaching, but many don’t want to hear the message. Instead, we’re busy normalising and legalising what God clearly calls sin.

Holiness is now a rarity. Even within the house of God, corruption often reigns. It’s disheartening because, for many, the moment of realisation will come too late. Jesus warned us of this when He said:

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” (Matthew 7:21-23)

The Hard Truth

I know it’s not easy to hear this. Sometimes, we need a hard truth to shake us awake. Apostle Michael Orokpo once said something that hit me: “We are not here to last. We are here to change generations.” That’s a call to action. We don’t have the luxury of time to indulge in sin and hope for last-minute repentance.

Our generation needs the bold, judgmental messages—the ones that tell us sin is sin. We can’t keep sugar-coating the gospel with “Jesus loves you” when people are living in open rebellion against God. Love doesn’t leave someone in their sin; it calls them to repentance.

A Story That Could Be Ours

Think about the parable of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31). The rich man had everything in life but ignored God. When he died, he found himself in torment, begging for relief that would never come. Meanwhile, Lazarus, the poor beggar, was comforted in Abraham’s bosom.

This story mirrors what will happen to many if they don’t repent. Like the rich man, they will face the reality of their choices too late. They’ll see the consequences but will have no way to change them.

It’s scary to think about, but it’s the truth. We can’t afford to wait until the moment of realisation when there’s no turning back.

Learning from Jesus’ First Message

When Jesus began His ministry, His first message was simple but profound:

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 4:17)

That word—repent—is at the heart of the gospel. It’s not about fear-mongering; it’s about hope. Jesus is offering us a chance to turn away from sin and turn to Him. It’s an invitation to change before it’s too late.

What Will You Do?

As I reflect on the gravity of the moment of realisation, I feel an urgency to share this message. The world may ignore Christ, but you don’t have to. You can choose to learn from history, to listen to the warnings, and to turn to God before it’s too late.

The truth is, none of us are promised tomorrow. The choices we make today matter. Will you wait for the moment of realisation when there’s no way back? Or will you take Jesus’ call to repentance seriously now?

I leave you with this: don’t wait for the moment of realisation. Make the decision today to turn to Christ. Learn from the warnings of Scripture, and let your life reflect God’s holiness.

As Jesus said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” The time is now.

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