Thoughts for Today

THURSDAY! We are getting closer to the greatest of the two holidays of our lives,,, Christmas, and the other one is Easter! One, is the birth, the other is the eternal life for us all, the Resurrection of our Christ,,, in whom we should be celebrating His birth this 25th of December,,, it is called CHRISTMAS! not just a "holiday".... and I hope all who reads this will agree,, and past it on,, it is very good, and it is politely correct to say these words,, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! So do so, and then read the below item from Harris Malcom, the regional state missionary at our Georgia Baptist Convention,, please read,, it is kinda like the "Escalator " story of not to long ago, and fits in right now!! Enjoy, then pray! 'Twas The Night Before Jesus Came' 'Twas the night before Jesus came and all through the house Not a creature was praying, not one in the house. Their Bibles were lain on the shelf without care... In hopes that Jesus would not come there. The children were dressing to crawl into bed. Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. And Mom in her rocker with baby on her lap Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. When out of the East there arose such a clatter. I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash! When what to my wondering eyes should appear But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here. With a light like the sun sending forth a bright ray I knew in a moment this must be THE DAY! The light of His face made me cover my head It was Jesus! returning just like He had said. And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth, I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself. In the Book of Life which He held in His hand Was written the name of every saved man. He spoke not a word as He searched for my name; When He said "it's not here" my head hung in shame. The people whose names had been written with love He gathered to take to His Father above. With those who were ready He rose without a sound. While all the rest were left standing around. I fell to my knees, but it was too late; I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate. I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight; Oh, if only I had been ready tonight. In the words of this poem the meaning is clear; The coming of Jesus is drawing near. There's only one life and when comes the last call We'll find that the Bible was true after all! Trust Jesus before it's too late. The best Christmas present you will ever receive! God, thank You for this great message,, of foresight for some, and I pray that all will come to you,,and be ready for Jesus' coming,, amen John HIcks Believing in His word,, all the way!!!! Have a great day, and take Him with you,,, to all the places you go!