Hebrews 12:2
King James Version
2 Looking unto Jesus
the author and finisher of our faith;
who for the joy that was set before him
endured the cross, despising the shame,
and is set down at the right hand
of the throne of God.
Just moments ago, I was thinking about my own mortality.
How my life could be gone any minute.
At a moment known only to GOD, by GOD's design.
What would this sinner's message be for the world?
Immediately, the HOLY SPIRIT imprinted upon my heart the words,
"Look to JESUS for everything,
especially your salvation."
That's right!
That's my message for the world!
Wherein we only look to JESUS for everything.
ESPECIALLY our salvation.
2 Timothy 1:9
King James Version
9 Who hath saved us,
and called us with an holy calling,
not according to our works,
but according to his own purpose and grace,
which was given us in Christ Jesus
before the world began,
I don't imagine it would be written on my tombstone.
What tombstone?
I'd be cremated and would want to be with my siblings who have passed on.
I imagine we'd be cramped in a lightweight container I've already chosen for us.
I don't want the rest of my family members lugging two heavy urns, and my light one, all over the place.
I envision my two other siblings and I would be snuggled in my lightweight canister.
That ought to make things easy for everyone.
And on top of that canister will be those words:
"Look to JESUS for everything,
especially your salvation."
Simply as a reminder for all that we need JESUS.
And that HE is EVERYTHING.
John 15:5
King James Version
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches:
He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit:
for without me ye can do nothing.
And that my household belongs to JESUS.
Joshua 24:15
King James Version
15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord,
choose you this day whom ye will serve;
whether the gods which your fathers served
that were on the other side of the flood,
or the gods of the Amorites,
in whose land ye dwell:
but as for me and my house,
we will serve the Lord.
It is never too early, nor too late, to think of your mortality.
Plan now how things could be easier for your family.
Leave no burden behind.
Most of all, get right with GOD.
Believe in His Son, JESUS.
Believe the gospel.
Share the gospel.
Mark 1:15
King James Version
15 And saying,
The time is fulfilled,
and the kingdom of God is at hand:
repent ye,
and believe the gospel.
That's all that matters anyway.
Either the Rapture could occur before you pass on.
Or you pass on before the Rapture happens.
Important thing is you get right with GOD.
That you're born of the SPIRIT.
Walking with the SPIRIT.
Sharing the gospel.
Doing right by GOD.
Shedding all things "man".
It's what JESUS commanded:
John 3:3-8
King James Version
3 Jesus answered and said unto him,
Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again,
he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him,
How can a man be born when he is old?
can he enter the second time
into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered,
Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh;
and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee,
Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth,
and thou hearest the sound thereof,
but canst not tell whence it cometh,
and whither it goeth: so is every one
that is born of the Spirit.
Why this focus on SPIRIT?
Because only He can teach you about JESUS.
John 14:26
King James Version
26 But the Comforter,
which is the Holy Ghost,
whom the Father will send in my name,
he shall teach you all things,
and bring all things to your remembrance,
whatsoever I have said unto you.
Only SPIRIT can teach you about the Bible.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
King James Version
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof,
for correction,
for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect,
thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
GOD is that SPIRIT.
John 4:24
King James Version
24 God is a Spirit:
and they that worship him
must worship him in spirit
and in truth.
The SPIRIT of TRUTH is what JESUS wants us to have.
John 14:16-17
King James Version
16 And I will pray the Father,
and he shall give you another Comforter,
that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth;
whom the world cannot receive,
because it seeth him not,
neither knoweth him:
but ye know him;
for he dwelleth with you,
and shall be in you.
SPIRIT will teach us about JESUS.
John 15:26
King James Version
26 But when the Comforter is come,
whom I will send unto you from the Father,
even the Spirit of truth,
which proceedeth from the Father,
he shall testify of me:
It is one, seamless circle, this thing about the FATHER, the SON, and the HOLY SPIRIT.
They attest to each other.
Never shall we be lost again.
Plan not for earthly things.
Pray for heavenly things.
It's a good way to go.
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