Tomorrow, May 3, 2011, is the seven year anniversary of my Mom's leaving this world to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. I still miss her, but I am more thankful than ever for her testimony and legacy for the Lord that lives on.
I had a chance to share part of her story with someone today, which reminded me of the anniversary tomorrow. But in light of the events of the last 24 hours, it also reminds me that when we die, we have only two possible destinations - heaven or hell. The Bible is clear - only those who have trusted in Christ will go to heaven. It doesn't matter how many good deeds you've done. It doesn't matter who you know, or who your parents are/were. You can't give enough money to the poor. There isn't an escape clause. We will all face the judgment. Only those covered by the blood of the Lamb will live with God forever.
In many ways I envy my Mom and Dad, who know the joy of sittiing at Jesus' feet, experiencing complete worship that we'll never know here. My day will come, in His time. For now, He has called me to continue fighting the good fight, living and speaking the name of Jesus. And that's just what I'll do. May it be true of me what the Bible says about the early apostles in Acts: that when people saw them, they knew the apostles had been with Jesus.
Pastor Randy
