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 Remembering When
Abraham said, “Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.”  Luke 16:25

         Sitting and chatting with old friends one Saturday, we began the "remember when" game.  The game became uncomfortable when my life was the subject of conversation. Quite naturally before I became a Christian, I indulged in ungodly activities.  Five minutes into the "remember when" storytelling, I stopped them saying, "I may not be where I want to be, but, thank God I'm not what I used to be."  With all eyes centered on me, the conversation slowly shifted from my loose living to wanting to know more about Jesus and understanding forgiveness.  I expounded on the Heavenly Trinity and  Jesus' death on the cross.  The room was so quiet you could hear a rat walk on cotton. 
    
 Take a few moments to look over your life.  Some activities are best left with Jesus. To do that you must forget the past; press forward to the goal of the Heavenly prize (Philippians 3:14).  Start today.  Don’t listen to Satan whisper there's no hope for you. He lies and is the father of all lies (John 8:44).  You are better than his false notions.  There's no weapon formed against you that shall prosper against you when you reach for righteousness  (Isaiah 54:17). Walk with your head high and holding God's hand. The victory that overcomes the world is your faith (1 John 5:4).

      Nothing adds fuel to the flames of hell than hearing, "Son remember in your lifetime.”  It's too late for the rich man in the book of Luke; not you.

     I challenge you: Whatever sins you have committed, repent this moment. If you don't repent of your sins and you die tonight, then, you'll hear those words...

…"Remember when..."









            


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