James 4:14 (KJV)Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away
Yesterday, I attended a homegoing service for a great man, Dave McGee. While he never preached a conference or campmeeting he still had a great impact on many preacher's life. Dave had the ability to make you feel like a million bucks. If he heard you preach, that was the best message he'd ever heard. He was a giving and compassionate man, and I will miss him.
As I sat in that beautiful service, I was reminded how fledding life is. Our bodies have the curse of sin on them and that puts a time limit on them. David said "Let me number my days", he understood that his days were numbered. Let us remember to do the important stuff!
Here is a poem that we studied in high school "Gather ye rosebuds, while ye may". It was written during a part of litery time referred to as 'Carpe Diem' (latin for seize the day). It was a warning not to put off the things we desire to do. To make haste and do them today. So we should have a 'carpe diem' on our life. Use everyday to tell your family that you love them, make an impact on the world, TODAY! Don't leave a job undone. Let God do great things in you NOW!
Today, I rejoice with my friend. Heaven is now his reward, but I want to thank him for reminding me, life is but a vapour. I must work while it is day. I must tell the ones I love that "I love them". Then when it's time for us to exit off life's stage, we can say "I'm finished".
2 Tim 4:7-8 (KJV)I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Being A 'Black Friday' Christian
Acts 19:34 (KJV) But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
This year, I had the privilege(?) of being a part of Black Friday. For those that live in a cave, Black Friday is the day after thanksgiving when stores open at 12am, 3am, and 5am. This is when you can find the best deals on toys and electronics. At midnight we stood by a pallet and waited for someone to say it was time to grab our item. Then I stood in line with 500 people, to get my GPS, and 'Oh the joy that filled my soul!!!!'
The attitude and pyschology of black Friday shoppers is AMAZING! We watched as a small clammer began when someone opened the Wii games too early and security had to earn it's pay. As I stood in line, I thought, all these people 'me included' are standing here at 3am for things that don't really matter. I then caught myself saying "What am I doing?"
The best thing that happened that night was the Lord inspired me to think "We should put this much effort into living for God". The Ephesians in Acts 19 had a 2 hour non-stop worship service for a FALSE god. They exerted great effort for something that wouldn't last. While there are moments when we get bored with worship to the REAL God long before 2 hours. I would like to dedicate myself today to be a Black Friday Christian. I will rise early, I will do whatever it takes, No sacrifice is too great, I will pay the price. I hope you make this commitment. If you do we will change the world!
1 Cor 9:25 (KJV)And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
This year, I had the privilege(?) of being a part of Black Friday. For those that live in a cave, Black Friday is the day after thanksgiving when stores open at 12am, 3am, and 5am. This is when you can find the best deals on toys and electronics. At midnight we stood by a pallet and waited for someone to say it was time to grab our item. Then I stood in line with 500 people, to get my GPS, and 'Oh the joy that filled my soul!!!!'
The attitude and pyschology of black Friday shoppers is AMAZING! We watched as a small clammer began when someone opened the Wii games too early and security had to earn it's pay. As I stood in line, I thought, all these people 'me included' are standing here at 3am for things that don't really matter. I then caught myself saying "What am I doing?"
The best thing that happened that night was the Lord inspired me to think "We should put this much effort into living for God". The Ephesians in Acts 19 had a 2 hour non-stop worship service for a FALSE god. They exerted great effort for something that wouldn't last. While there are moments when we get bored with worship to the REAL God long before 2 hours. I would like to dedicate myself today to be a Black Friday Christian. I will rise early, I will do whatever it takes, No sacrifice is too great, I will pay the price. I hope you make this commitment. If you do we will change the world!
1 Cor 9:25 (KJV)And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
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