For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
1 Timothy 6:7
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You it never ceases to amaze me how much stuff people have to have and then they never use or they throw out. Our society is all about having this and that regardless of how much it cost or if you really need it. It is sickening. Like I stated a few times before in my devotionals our society has become truly a materialistic society. Another thought that comes to mind when I read this verse is when is the last time you ever seen luggage racks on top of a hearse. When life's journey ends and you breathe your last breathe you go to judgment and then to one of two places heaven or hell.
So why do people cling on things of this world? The answer is the devil has people blinded in many different ways. Either he has them tricked in to believing there are other ways to heaven. Another way he has them believing there is nothing after this life so just live it up and get all you can here. Another thing he likes to do is twist the truth. These ways are just a few of them,but are many and more and they are old. The devil doesn't have any new tricks, he is using the same old tricks and sadly people are falling for them.
Brothers and sisters in Christ we need to reach out to them. We need to share the gospel. Remember we are to be the light to this dark and fallen world( Matthew 5:16 ). They must know there is only one way to heaven and that is Jesus Christ, our Lord and risen Savior( John 14:6 ). Friends I encourage you to witness to someone every chance you get. The best way is to be a living testimony and to live a life according to the gospel( 1 Corinthians 9:14 ).
For anyone reading this tonight who not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 )!
God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><
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