We are glued to the weather reports today, watching and
preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, a.k.a. Frankenstorm. We are not
strangers to storm preparations. A year ago we lost power during a freak snow
storm, Alfred. We also were affected by Hurricane Irene. So, we do what we can,
prepare what we can and then ride it out, one day at a time.
Preparations are so important. We’ve taken heed of the
warnings; we put away lawn chairs, set aside water, turned up the refrigerator
and freezer, charged batteries for flashlights, and have some easy to heat
meals made and MREs to get us through.
These physical preparations point us to the just as
important spiritual preparations—heeding the warnings from those who know the
impact of what’s coming…
There is a day when Jesus will return; Scripture says that
every knee will bow. All our lives we get nudges to take spiritual things
seriously. We hear of God’s love and what He did for us through Jesus’ death
and resurrection. He created us and loves us enough to repair the brokenness in
our lives—the broken relationship with Him. We are all separated from God
because of sin but, by grace He grants us a lifetime to find Him faithful to
forgive and accept His gift of eternal life through His Son. I’m praying that
you heed the warnings—see the need to prepare your heart to receive Him.
For all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory and
holiness… Romans 3:23
There is none righteous. Psalm 143:28, Romans 3:10
The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is
eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23
Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth and the life, no
one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:6
There is salvation is no one else; for there is no other
name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be
saved. Acts 4:12
By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves, it is a gift from God; not as a result of works, that no one should
boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to come
children of God, even to those who believe in His name. John 1:12
Jesus says, “Behold I stand at the door and knock; if anyone
hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him, and will dine with
him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20
God said, “This is My Son, My chosen One; listen to Him” Luke 9:35
This life on earth isn’t all there is. There is an eternity
waiting for us—we just need to choose the destination, and the One we will
follow.
Have you made your spiritual preparations….
Praying for you,
Jeanne
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Jeanne,
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Glenda
Great reminder, Jeanne. I'm doing Shannon Mullins' online Bible Study and we've studied a lot about His return. I'm more excited than ever!
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