We had a friend and church member pass away recently that thousands of people had been praying for, literally thousands. He had been raised in church but had never gotten saved. He had lived his life on his terms and didn't want any part of a close relationship with JESUS. It was killing his parents, who are salt of the earth, godly people. So, we prayed that GOD will get his attention. And, He did.
This gentleman was diagnosed with cancer several years ago and underwent years of treatment, yet, he still gave his parents any indication of submitting to CHRIST. Then, recently, he took a turn for the worse and ended up in the hospital again. This time, though, there was little they could do for him; they sent him home with hospice.
Today's word is Mark 8:36, KJV, which reads, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
This gentleman wasn't a bad person. As a matter of fact he was a really good person: lovable, jolly, full of life, generous, friendly. He had a lot of earthly possessions: a nice home, a good job (prior to becoming ill), lots of "toys". As a matter of fact, at the funeral home, the line was long and continued that way for the entire visitation. He was a really good person, with lots of things, but you take none of this with you into eternity.
However, the week before he passed, he told the pastor that he had found JESUS! He had committed and submitted; he was saved. He, too, came to the realization that it doesn't profit us to have everything here; it is most profitable to make our calling and election sure and lay up our treasures in Heaven. Praise the LORD, before it was everlastingly too late, he too realized the most important thing! Don't lose your soul. What does ti profit?
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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