SOS Events Team in Florida will miss our friend, Beverly, who went home to be with the Lord last week.
Beverly was a faithful friend who rarely missed the opportunity to fellowship and work with the Senior Servant who gather every month to get out the “Life Saver News”, the SOS Events monthly newsletter.
She is missed but the one thing we who are saved look forward to is knowing that we will meet again one day.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. Psalms 115:16
As we continue to be thankful for something everyday, one of the biggest thing I am thankful for is SOS Events Ministry.
All the people that have been saved over the last 21 years. Over 80,000 people will be in Heaven.
Thankful for the Leaders and Trainers in the 13 States where SOS Events has teams that go and oversee events.
All the many volunteers who give of their time, talent and even resources to have the privilege of telling others about Jesus. We are very thankful.
All of these wonderful things to be thankful for, the greatest is the Lord Jesus who makes all of this possible.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
This sign was on a church marquee. We may smile at that but there is a lesson in it.
None of us know when it will be our last day on earth. Death comes to the old and the young. We could have a tragic accident and be gone in seconds. Illness could strike and we could be gone in a day or two.
Are you ready? There is only one way to be sure of eternal life in Heaven. Jesus is the way , the truth and the life. Trust in Hime today, before it is too late.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
When we are on a journey, business or pleasure, the one thing we look forward to is heading home.
As Christians we are on a journey through life. God gives us many things that are for our pleasure. Family, friends, homes, good food, clothing and many things we can enjoy.
God also gives us work to do for him. Love for others, church, witnessing for Him. Many opportunities to do service for the Lord.
However, we should be longing for Home. Heaven. Are we headed in the right direction? We have a roadmap to follow. That is the Bible, God’s Holy Word.
It is important to check the roadmap on a trip, but more important to check the Bible everyday to keep us on the right road.
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Timothy 3:16
Just as we pack for a trip, there are things we need to “pack” on our journey toward Heaven.
The first and most important is Salvation. Being saved is our ticket, and without it we cannot enter. Prayer, Faith, Love Joy, Patience, Goodness, Truth, Service, Witnessing and Forgiveness. (you may think of a few more) are needed for our trip.
In this picture is a cat which cannot be taken and on our life’s journey we need to leave out things also, Hate, Lying, Gossip, Pride and Disobedience are a few. As you prepare for Heaven, what are you “packing” to be ready?
1 Peter 1:9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Have you ever been away from your home and felt homesick?
As Christians we should be longing for our permanent home which is Heaven. The cares of this life overwhelm us at times.
Even in good times, like getting married or having a new baby, we should still have a desire to look to our heavenly home, Heaven.
Think about the joy of seeing our Savior, Jesus! Reunion with loved ones who have gone on before us. Not to mention the wonderful plans Jesus has for us that we cannot even imagine.
Homesick for Heaven!
Today many of SOS Events staff will attend the funeral of a friend, Joyce Elaine Sherwood Schlegel Morris. Her husband Danny Morris was the person who helped SOS Events Ministry get started.
Joyce will be missed. However, it is not the end of her life, it is just the beginning.
The Bible tells us that we have eternal life if we have trusted Jesus as our Savior. There will be tears today because we will no longer see her on this earth but we do have the assurance that we will meet again in Heaven.
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 1 John 5:11
Y el testimonio es éste: que Dios nos ha dado vida eterna, y esta vida está en su Hijo. 1Juan 5:11
Do you like to watch people?
Some are tall, others short, some thin others heavy.
We see the mothers with small children to the elderly which have a hard time getting around. People of all colors, from the very fair skin to the darkest golden brown.
Some dress in expensive clothing while others are tattered, and some wear hardly any clothes at all. What a variety of people on the earth and God gave life to them all.
However, that He gave them life at birth does not mean they will live with Him in Heaven for all eternity. To get to Heaven no matter what their status on earth they (and you) must be born again.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
We can be 100% sure we are on our way to heaven. God‘s Word the Bible gives us the assurance that we have eternal life and will be with Him forever.
Thank the Lord that we know we can be saved from sin. We trust in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. God’s Word is true and we can rely on Him.
Looking for the way to go to Heaven when you die?
We cannot work our way. There is not enough money to pay for the way. Being religious will not get us there. Even going to church, if we went every day is not the answer.
Jesus is the only way.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
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