I MAY HAVE TO MISS YOUR SERMON One preacher announced that the next Sunday he would preach on heaven. That week he received a letter in the mail, it stated: “Next Sunday you are going to talk about heaven. I am interested in that place because I have had a clear title to a bit of property there for about 50 years. I am not holding it for speculation. It is not a vacant lot. For more than half a century, I have been sending materials up there to the greatest Architect of the universe, who is building a house for me which will never need remodeling or repairing because it will suit me and never grow old. Termites can never undermine it s foundation, for it rests upon the Rock of Ages. Fire cannot destroy it; floods cannot wash it away. No lock or bolts will ever be needed upon its doors. No vicious person can enter the land where my dwelling stands. It is almost complete and ready for me to enter in and abide in peace eternally without fear of being ejected. There is a valley of deep shadows between this place where I live and to the place which I shall journey in a very short time. I cannot reach my home in that city without passing through this valley, but I am not afraid because the best Friend I ever had passed through the same valley long, long ago and drove away the gloom. He has stuck with me through thick and thin since I first became acquainted with Him 55 years ago. I have His promise in printed form never to forsake me or leave me alone. He will be with me as I walk through the valley of shadow, and I shall not lose my way when He is with me. I hope to hear your sermon on heaven next Sunday, but I have no assurance I shall be able to do so. My ticket to heaven has no date marked for the journey—nor return coupon and no permit for baggage. Yes, I am ready to go. I have obeyed the Gospel, and I am trying hard to seek first God’s kingdom in a loving, godly manner. I may not be here while you are talking next Sunday evening, but I do hope to meet you in heaven some day.” Someone else said, you’re going to be a whole lot longer on the other side of the grave than you are going to be on this side of the grave. Since this fact is true, to which side of the grave are you and I giving the greater attention? (Anonymous) -- via The Pillar, 7-27-03, Durant, OK Are you encouraging your relatives and friends to read the little articles which the Cape Fair church has in the Crane and Kimberling City newspapers each week? We hope you are.
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:02:33 +0000
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