Actively Dying

It has come to my attention that in the medical field the term “Actively Dying” is used to describe a person who is within hours of passing away. The phrase strikes me as odd since I’m sure most people aren’t “actively” pursuing death. Well this topic got me thinking about how a perfectly healthy person could also be actively dying. Through our lives we seek out certain things but some might be seeking out things that only lead to death. For example, if a person spends his or her life never being satisfied and always looking for the next best thing, or if a person works all the time and never spends quality time with the kids/spouse, or if a person is overwhelmed with greed or lust……my list could go on forever. The point is, could you be “actively dying” by not having a relationship with Christ? Think about it, He is the Truth and the Light and through Him you will be forgiven of all your sins and granted eternal life. By inviting Jesus into your heart you can choose to "Actively Live Forever". Salvation, what does that word mean to you? Are you going through your life “actively dying” or are you actively building a relationship with Christ?