Suppose that there was a fire in your house or apartment that resulted in some things being ruined, and others being saved. What would be on your priority list that you hoped had survived the destruction? After you, your family/others and your pets what would be next? My most important belongings would be family heirlooms, pictures and other items of sentimental value, the things of lasting importance in my life. How about you? Can you think of some? Why are these things so important? It is because there is love and commitment attached to them. They are in some ways a part of us.
T.V.’s, appliances, furniture and cell phones can be ruined and replaced without a whole lot of regret. Their significance is temporal. Are our lives here on earth the same? Do we function for a time and stop working and that’s it, or is there more? Are there things that we do here that have lasting value like a photo or heirloom? Is there a God and if so, does He have a photo album? Are you in it? Is YOUR picture on His refrigerator? How would you know?
There is going to be a fire and after that, eternity. God wants YOU to survive it and bring your family and heirlooms with you. Christ has told us that eternal life comes only by surrendering our lives to Him and that only those things we do for Him here, have lasting value. Are you on board with that? Will YOU survive the fire? Something to think about… A not so bright gal calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come over here and help me…I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get it started.” Her boyfriend asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” She replies, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a tiger.” Her boyfriend decides to go over and help. She Lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle spread all over the table. He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the box, then turns to her and says, “First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going to be able to assemble these pieces into anything resembling a tiger.” Second, I’d advise you to relax. Let’s have a cup of coffee, then… let’s put all these Frosted Flakes back in the box.”
God can do anything in your life, don’t put Him in a box. Lighthouse of Faith, 141 E. Main St. in Canton (across from Acorn Mkt.) welcomes you just as you are. Services are Sun. at 10:30 am. Come just once and see! Call 673-5912 or visit www.lighthousecanton.com. Until next time look up and smile!