We Shape Our Eternal Destiny

We shape our own future. But what about our eternal destiny? What must we do to be ready to die? The kingdoms of this world will not last, and one day death will come to us all as well. In this week’s sermon, Jesus will help us understand how we should prepare to meet him in death.


Scripture: Luke 12:32-40
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. See your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them. It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ready, even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

Hymns
“Beautiful Savior”
“I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”


Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon History Has An End delivered on Christian Crusaders November 14, 2004 by Rev. Larsen:

While we must be vigilant in realizing that the terrorists will strike our land again, let us be even more watchful and prepared to meet our Lord when he returns. As the world ends, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Then God will set up his eternal Kingdom, and those who confess Jesus as Savior and Lord will reign with him forever.


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On the Light Side
The Safest Place to Be
1. Avoid riding in automobiles, because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents.
2. Do not stay home, because 17% of all accidents occur in the home.
3. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks, because 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians.
4. Avoid traveling by air, rail, or water, because 16% of all accidents involve these forms of transportation.
5. Of the remaining 33%, 32% of all deaths occur in hospitals. So, above all else, avoid hospitals.
You will be pleased to learn that only .01% of all deaths occur in worship services in church, and these are usually related to previous physical disorders. Therefore, logic tells us that the safest place to be at any given point in time is at church! And Bible study is safe too. The percentage of deaths during Bible study is even less.
So for safety’s sake, attend church and read your Bible.
IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!