Night is coming—for you and for me. Getting to heaven has nothing to do with our righteous works. Our entrance fee is paid for fully by Jesus and his perfect sacrifice. But Scripture is clear that our treasure in heaven is connected to our lives on earth. It is possible to go into eternity with a saved soul and a wasted life. The missionary Amy Carmichael said, “We will have all of eternity to celebrate the victories, and only a few hours before sunset in which to win them.” This fact should motivate us as, it motivated Paul, who said, “Whether I live today or die—I only want to please Him.”
The devil will do anything he can to keep you from sensing the urgency that will mark your life if you wake up each day knowing it could be your last. He won’t try to talk you out of doing the things you are intended to; he’ll simply tell you to put it off. One of his biggest lies is, “You can do it tomorrow.” He knows what you need to know—there might not be a tomorrow. Today could be your one and only chance to be kind to that stranger, tell your kids about Jesus, or invite that person to church. You need to carpe the heck out of this diem!
Read: Esther 4:14
John 9:4
James 4:14
2 Corinthians 5:10-11
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From my daily reading plan with YouVersion – Through The Eyes Of A Lion (day #10)
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Thanks a lot for reading this plan with me and for all your comments. I will surely share with all of you more plans in the future.
Blessings!
Our “treasures” earned here on earth for eternity are simply that which will be “shared” in eternity. There will be no opportunity to boast, or lord it over others. As to the urgency, with God a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years a day. He will suffice. We needn’t worry.
Amen!
For such a time as this…Thank you for the “timely” reminder of Esther, and the ol’ snake who constantly says, “do it tomorrow.” A perfect “Word” this morning in this season of new beginnings and Life! Excellent post:) Thank you:)
You’re very welcome, Denise! ☺ Blessings!
There is no such a thing as the right time. We should know that. Thank you for sharing this amazing post! 🙂
My pleasure ☺ Have a beautiful day!
Thank you Majka for bringing up this good news: our entrance fee to heaven “is paid for fully by Jesus and his perfect sacrifice”.
You are welcome, Paul. I would love if we appreciated it more.
Yes, that will be nice.