SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES
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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