Father, there are things beyond my control. The only thing I can possibly do is to continue to place my trust in You. You know every bit of it. You alone know what needs to happen. May Your perfect will be done. Amen.
John 14:1-7 (<<click here to read the passage)
It has begun. As I was heading out to mow the church this past weekend there was a tree with leaves beginning to turn a little red and a little orange. Driving along one portion of my bus route, soybean fields on both sides of the road are transitioning to yellow. It got down to 53° last night and I had to actually turn a bit of heat on in my bus this morning. Pumpkins are on porches and pumpkin spice is beginning to tighten its grip on our society. Autumn…it has begun!
At this point in John’s Gospel, the last week of Jesus’ life before his crucifixion has begun. That’s where we are and we, just like the disciples, have a lot to learn. Jesus has done His best but His time to teach is coming to a close and now His teaching is coming fast and furious. Jesus’ last week…has begun!
When that first heartbeat takes place in the recesses of our mother’s womb…it has begun. From that moment on eternity lies ahead of us. It may seem strange but every breath we take brings us one step closer to the end of this life and the crossing of the threshold into whatever arena we have chosen – eternal condemnation – or eternal peace in the presence of God. We alone will decide that. It is for us to choose. For all who read this post, know that your choice for eternity…it has begun!
May we realize the importance of where we are and where we are headed. So many other things clamor for prominence in our mind’s eye. This needs done. That needs done. These are my priorities. This is what I want to accomplish, today, tomorrow…with my life. But what are they? When we do finally take our last breath…what then? Will all the effort we have taken to store up “treasures” in heaven have been worth it? Will they turn to dust and be forgotten? Or have we stored up the true treasures of heaven – the things that will truly last for eternity? Things like love, and hope, and faith…all based on the solid foundation of our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! For He and no other can claim,
“I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” v6 AMP
It has begun…how will you finish?
Sept 9th, 2021, Thurs, 12:58 pm
