27 But you are
always the same;
you will live forever.
28 The children of
your people
will live in security.
Their children’s children
will thrive in your presence.”
Thoughts:
As our kids are growing up we try to make sure they do well in
school, and we prepare financially, and mentally, for them going on to college,
to help prepare them for the best jobs, and therefore the best chance of making
it in this challenging world. Similarly, in life, we are born a sinner, and
because of a precious gift given by God, we have a choice of remaining a sinner
(without Christ), or to accept Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior. We may
then live the rest of our lives savoring in that love, and subsequently look
forward to a glorious day when we might be with Jesus in glory. You might ask, “but
how do I get from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ in these life decisions”. David
reminds us in this Psalm that in spite of all that changes in this world, in
fact all that changes in our generation compared to that of our forefathers, it
is important to remember that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever.
For a moment, let us look at the death of our parents. The world looks on and
they either raise their hands in celebration that the children of the deceased were
taught the love of God, accepted that precious gift, and therefore have the
security referenced in verse 28 above, or disappointingly they may nod their
heads knowing that the children have opted to live their lives without regards
for the Christ that their parent knew, and therefore has no hope of tomorrow.
Friends, my God is an everlasting God that I can recommend to my child(ren) and
give them the assurance of life eternally with Him. How can I do this? Because,
in scripture I am assured by Jesus, when He said: “Because I live ye shall live
also”. You see, Jesus has prepared a home for His children! Praise God, I have the
assurance like David did, that this ‘home’ Jesus referred to is not just for
Christians today, but for their children also, if they make the choice to
personally accept Jesus and develop a life-long relationship with Him. No choice
at all will leave you on the road to eternal destruction (Hell). Making a
choice to accept Jesus as Lord, can give you the same comfort and assurance
that your Christian forefathers may have had, if they knew Him. Super simple
folk, but super important. I hope that you will use the contact information in
the footnote and allow myself or someone else who loves you, to lead you to the
cross of Jesus Christ TODAY! I would love to celebrate with you!
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, just as my friends make choices that help mark the
destiny of their children’s future, I pray that they will seriously consider
making a super important choice, as presented above that would mark the eternal
destiny for their lives. Not knowing what might happen the next hour or minute,
I selfishly ask that You impact their lives immediately after being reminded of
this in this devotional, so that they may have opportunity to make this all
important choice. Thank You for impressing this upon my life some 38 years. You
know how this would hurt me to now that anyone would be left behind, especially
anyone that I love, care for, work with, or have opportunity to minister to.
This includes anyone meditating on this devotional today. Thank You Lord for
the provision You made for us at Calvary. I look forward to the day You decide
to call me home to be with You! I am thankful, but yet plead my requests of You,
and I ask all this in Your wonderful and all-powerful name, Jesus, my Lord and
Savior, AMEN!
FOOTNOTE: If you have
been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please
speak with a local Bible Teaching pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com so that we can pray with you and give you help and or
encouragement as you begin, or continue your walk with Jesus. Any words
underlined above will indicate a link to a song that came to mind as I wrote
the devotional. Feel free to click on the link and listen as you continue to
read or pray.
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