ARE YOU READY?

ARE YOU READY?
Friday, January 20, 2023 by Patti Shene

ARE YOU READY?

What man can live and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave? - Psalm 89:48 (NKJV)

The second week of January, I attended three funerals. Doesn’t sound like the way anyone wants to begin a new year. I was already grieving the passing of a writer friend who died unexpectedly on Christmas Eve day. I have since heard of other deaths either in our community or of former citizens of our small town.

One of my dear friends was elderly, physically compromised, tired, and had been waiting for her Heavenly home for a long time. I rejoice that she is now walking with Jesus, but my human heart grieves for her warmth, her wisdom, and her unwavering faith.

Two people were victims of sudden heart attacks. I’d be willing to guess they didn’t know the day prior that they would be leaving this earth the following day.

Tomorrow it could be me. Or you.

This begs the question: Are you ready?

I’ve asked that question more than once around town over the past few days. Some have responded with the confidence that their financial affairs are in order and their loved ones will be taken care of.

That’s not the issue I’m addressing when I ask the question. Yes, we want our children and grandchildren to experience a smooth transition of property, life insurance, possessions, etc. when we die. There are protocols in place that allows us to tend to those essentials.

What I’m talking about goes far beyond the life span of our loved ones.

It reaches into the unfathomable and infinite realm of eternity. Do you know where your soul will be a hundred years from now? A thousand years? Ten thousand?

This is the question we all need to answer and there is only one way to answer it with certainty.

Embrace the gift God has given us, salvation offered through His son, Jesus.

Do you know Jesus?

Have you accepted the gift He has so freely given?

Are you ready to meet your Creator?

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Comments

Katherine Pasour From NC At 1/31/2023 10:51:51 PM

A good reminder for all of us. It takes much courage to ask these direct questions. You're a good role model for us, Patti.

Reply by: Patti Shene

Thank you Katherine. I appreciate you stopping by and contributing to the conversation.

Cleo Lampos From Oak Lawn, IL At 1/27/2023 2:59:41 PM

What a gentle reminder of what is important in life.

Reply by: Patti Shene

Hi Cleo. Thank you for stopping by! May you be blessed as you pursue the most important things in life!

Sherry Shindelar From Minnesota At 1/20/2023 11:16:02 PM

Thank you for your message, Patti. One way we'll walk together in Heaven with the Lord.

Reply by: Patti Shene

Hi Sherry. Yes, someday we will all meet in our Heavenly home, as long as we believe in Jesus! Thank you for coming by and letting us know you were here.

Becky Van Vleet From CO At 1/20/2023 8:44:58 PM

Thank you, Patti, for your words of wisdom, reminders of priorities and what's really important and what we should be investing in for our eternal lives.

Reply by: Patti Shene

Hi Becky. Thank you for joining us today and letting us know you stopped by.

Gwen Gage From KY At 1/20/2023 8:02:59 PM

Wonderful, post, Patti. Such a great message and needed reminder in the troubled world we live in. Yes, I'm ready. I know Jesus and I've accepted His gift. I'm praying with you for those who are teetering on the edge of an eternity without Him.