Message from Scripture: 6/2/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today is Heb. 9:27. “It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment.”

 

A funeral director related the tragic story of how a young man died in an automobile accident. The accident was alcohol related. The funeral director took the preacher, who was to conduct the memorial service, to the young man's casket. He was wearing his favorite “Jim Beam” T-shirt. His parents had dressed him this way, because, in their own words, “Alcohol was his love.”

 

How could anyone glorify such a thing as this, the agent of this person's death?  It was also the most important thing in his life. Even in death, he paid tribute to what he held as most precious.  How tragic!

 

If what we considered most important in life was buried with us, what would it be? A checkbook, or bank account statement? New clothes? A title to a car, or the deed on a house? What is most important in your life? To find meaning in a world competing for our attention, we must put our faith in Jesus as the source, sustainer, and purpose for who we exist. Jesus should be the focal point and center of our lives. Only in Christ do we find our needs met, our purpose in life fulfilled. As Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matt. 6:33).

 

God in His love and mercy put us first, by sending His only Son to die for us. In all that we say and do, let's show to others Jesus is our love and purpose in life. May we go out today to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May others know He is first in our lives. God bless.

 

Robert