And
Just As Each Person
Is
Destined
To
Die Once
Scripture
Hebrews
9
28 so
also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away
the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our
sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.
Observation
“You’re
born. You suffer. You die. Fortunately, there’s a loophole.”
that's a quote from Billy Graham … Maybe you are healthy and you
hardly ever think about death! Maybe it is a subject that you try
your best to avoid. Regardless of whether we think about our death or
not, the reality is, all of us are going to die. Hopefully, you have
discovered the “loophole”!
Death
for me is something that I am constantly aware of. You might think
that what I just said was morbid, but for me, it is just reality!
It
has been a year ago this July that I had my last episode. That is
what they call when my heart goes into a crazy arrhythmia, it starts
beating so fast that it quits pumping and just quivers, unable to
pump blood to my body. Fortunately for me each time so far my
defibrillator has shocked me and has brought my heart back into
rhythm.
Usually,
in my case, I go unconscious and then I get shocked. Then I wake up
without ever feeling the shock. Last July was the first time I didn't
go unconscious and I felt the shock! Let me say that I would much
rather go unconscious than feel the shock again!
Here
are some good quotes on the topic:
“You’re
born. You suffer. You die. Fortunately, there’s a loophole.”
Billy Graham
“The
fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is
prepared to die at any time.” Mark Twain
“If
today were your last, would you do what you’re doing? Or would you
love more, give more, forgive more? Then do so! Forgive and give as
if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow,
and if tomorrow comes, love again.” Max Lucado
“Take
care of your life and the Lord will take care of your death.”
George Whitefield
“I
long for heaven, but I dread
getting out of this body.”
Billy Graham
“Death
is no more than passing from one room into another. But there’s a
difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be
able to see.”
Helen Keller
Application
I
need to live today like it was my last!
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, help me to live each day like it was my last. Help me to
enjoy the people around me. Don't let me be more concerned about
myself that I am for other people. Give me Your heart.
I
pray for those who are dealing with cancer and other life-threatening
diseases. Help them to not be afraid. Give them strength. May they
sense Your love, Your power, and Your strength today. And may they
sense Your presence in their life!
Daily
Bible Reading: Isaiah 11,12,13,14; Hebrews 9
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