FLIGHT 2TIM4@8
A Call To Repentance
by Collins Vance III (available on Amazon)
1. PREPARING FOR LIFT-OFF
I got a place to go! I’ve got a love to see! An unwavering and irreplaceable love, I must seek my Savior! My one and only true Father, oh to finally behold Him! Oh to finally touch Him, even if only at the foot of His garment. My God, King of all kings. Eternally, He reigns from His throne, and will not be moved. He is the Alpha and the Omega. Every bird in the air, every beast in the field, the world and everything in it belongs to my Father. Near or far, I can always reach Him. Not by Allah, not by Buddha, not by Brahma or any other strange gods. I can get to Him by way of Christ Jesus, and only by way of Christ Jesus, can I get to Him.
2. WHEELS UP
I couldn't do it anymore. Day after day, after day, just sitting on the couch, watching Netflix, and whatever else I can find for free with Amazon’s fire stick. I’m sick of it. I’m sick of binge watching tv series’ one after another… mediocre tales of make-believe, seldom ever offering any edification to a dying soul in need. I’m sick of mainstream music, and the filth that it boasts of. I’m just sick and tired of all the nonsense. I must give my mind some time to think… some time to dream. I won’t continue sitting idly in front of a television, squandering my life away, when I’m calling myself a servant of The Most High. I owe so much to Him as it is, plus I’m leaning on His promises for eternal life. To express my love for Him in everything I do is only reasonable. Anything less would be uncivilized.
I, for one, am too amazing and have way too much potential to just be sitting around watching, following and trying to be like someone else. It’s so easy, especially as young adults, to get caught up in the allure of public figures and to want to experience such lifestyles firsthand, but lifestyles are very much tailored to fit who we are in essence. I wanted to be a rap star. I mean, as a kid, who didn’t want to be a rock star, an astronaut, or the president? However, that lifestyle was simply not meant for me, and I see that now. Now I can truly appreciate the fact that that particular endeavor never came to fruition.
Everyone should dream big, and coincidentally, some of our dreams will even come true, but big dreams don’t necessarily equate to meaningful lives. Most callings are quite modest, but modesty, by no means, nullifies purpose and importance. Purpose and importance are held in serving God. How many can we influence to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior? How many can we counsel to buy of Him, gold tried in the fire? We don’t preach the gospel for fun. We don’t preach the gospel to implicate ourselves as superior. We preach the gospel because it is a hidden, most perfect treasure of all treasures!
There’s just so much more to life than the filthy rat race that most make it out to be. Sure, we want to be productive, even masters of our trades, but somewhere along the way, at least in part, we renounce our sovereignty, our independence, and freedom. We become anxious, due to costs of living, slow progress, and the need for social norms. Reluctantly, we dive right into the swallowing cesspool of systematic governing. We even feel it’s the only way. Perhaps it is, career-wise and economically.
It doesn’t hurt me to speak on it, because I’m disabled. I’m unemployed, and I thank God I don’t have to any longer subject myself to such slavery. I use my free time to create. Who knows? Maybe I’ll be the next Picasso… except, I don’t paint. I’m just trying to say that there is more to life. Contrary to popular belief, victory is declared by the strong and the weak… the rich and the poor… the great and the small. Let us not be ignorant concerning that of our honors and achievements, but let us be humble. Let us be willing to trade it all, for the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
3. SPARKLING WATER PLEASE
I could tell a few stories… talk about some of the more interesting experiences I’ve had in life, but I’m going to hold off because I know the best has yet to come. Despite health issues and the considerable likeliness of an early death, I know that God is not finished with me just yet. However, I do look so forward to putting on incorruption, and being with King Jesus forever. Sometimes my defibrillator will deliver me a jolt, and I have to take a second to ponder suspiciously over whether it was a good thing or not. I know it’s good, though. I know it’s good.
4. TURBULENCE
It could have been the amphetamines. It could’ve been the hot tub fornication on a cold winter’s night. Whatever it was, it got me good. I was so sick. I can remember being on the toilet trying to muster up the strength to tear off some toilet paper, which was well within my arms reach, might I add. Talk about your night of the living dead. I can remember trying to eat a tv dinner, but it had no taste… which might have been intriguing under different circumstances, but I had no appetite. Jason, my roommate at that time, by reason of some symptoms I was showing, had suggested that I might have heart failure. I didn’t believe that for a second, nor was I trying to hear it. Sickle cell was enough already, I thought to myself. Finally, he decided that I needed some serious medical attention and he helped me to his car, he might’ve even carried me, it’s hard to remember. Anyhow, he drove me to the hospital, wheeled me in and everything. Turns out, I did have congestive heart failure.
In the following months after that, the days were slow and kind of depressing, but I recovered. I had to backtrack and house with the parents. This was only one of several times, but thank God for them being there. Thank God for my mother, for keeping me fed while I was bedridden.
Things happen. Life is unpredictable, and setbacks will occur, but these are not times to give up. These are not times to curse our lives and complain. These are the times for us to look up and know that we have a Father who is watching over us, and who cares for us. These are times that we must humble ourselves before Him, acknowledge our wrongdoings, repent, and commit to a closer walk with Him. If we haven't done so already, these are the times to call upon Him and accept Him. It'll only be a matter of time before we resurface and stand even stronger.
5. CLEAR SKIES
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I used to fumble and fall quite frequently. I used to feel like my goals and my dreams were unattainable. I was forever tinkering on the edge of defeat. Perhaps it could be true that the youth is wasted on the young. I don’t wish to take back the choices I made in the past, but looking back, I can see how much more difficult I made it on myself, by chasing after worldly pleasures. The average teenager or young adult is mentally inclined to want to fit in with a particular crowd of his or her peers. My particular crowd partied, with drugs, alcohol, sex, and loud music. It’s no wonder I couldn’t accomplish anything. I had stinkin’ thinkin’, and I needed a check up from the neck up. I knew about Jesus, and He was always in my heart, but I wasn’t putting Him first. If only I had a mind to put Him first. Now, by acknowledging God as my strength, motivation, and intellect, I feel like my dreams can really come true. I feel like my dreams not only stand a chance now, but they are actually bound to materialize, considering I put the work in, and time permits.
6. WINDOW SEAT
It’s not about money anymore. I just want to live a meaningful life. To be rich, that’s a young man’s dream. Nowadays, I’m just so grateful for stability… in a clean, comfortable apartment, at that.
I don’t necessarily enjoy being poor, but money and wealth have the tendency to attract people. Perhaps being poor is the better way of building genuine relationships. It’s only by the grace of God that I didn’t attain wealth in my 20’s. I couldn’t have managed it. I wasn’t even rich or famous, and I still came way too close to joining the 27 club. You know, it’s a group of popular artists, actors, and singers who died at the age of 27, mostly from drug abuse.
It’s interesting because I got a taste of "the good life". I lived in Venice California, walked the beaches and boardwalks, talked to movie stars, went on dates with beautiful girls, cut the line at nightclubs, was offered a record deal, one day I was even asked if I was a celebrity. As flattering as all that was, it didn't hold a candle to all that God had to offer, and it never would.
7. ARE WE THERE YET
If life was a contest to see who could sin the least, and the winner gets to spend eternity in heaven… trust me, I’d blow everybody out of the water. I mean, that’s just how bad I want to go. However, heaven isn't for the people who simply do good deeds, and avoid sin. Heaven is for the people who truly know the Lord, and love Him. It's not for the fakes, those who talk a good talk but won’t walk a good walk. In the end, nobody’s going to fool God. God knows what’s in our hearts, even when we are unsure. Therefore, let us be mindful. Let us be true, and let us be victorious!
Imagine having an enormous family, everyone close-knit, and simply the most pleasant to be around. Now, imagine everyone from the family coming together, on a beautiful, family-owned, private island resort… for a 1 month, all inclusive, Gordon Ramsey catered reunion. Then, multiply all that good stuff by infinity, and that’s the impression that I get from God about what heaven is like.
Jesus… well, Jesus is like Brad Pitt in the movie Troy… and I just want to ride into battle with Him. Jesus is like Michael Jackson without the depression… I just want to dance alongside. Jesus is like Michael Jordan in 1990… and I just want to be Scottie. Obviously, these exceptionally legendary figures are only inadequate examples. Jesus is so extremely magnificent and perfect, nobody can compare.
I like to imagine what it will be like, spending time with Jesus in heaven. Because He is omnipresent, I imagine my neighbor spending the entire day with Him will not prevent me from spending the entire day with Him as well. He's just so excellent, I want to be with Him all the time.
8. TO THE LAVATORY
I might talk about all the wicked things people are doing these days, and I might condemn the world for its lack of virtue, but I'm no better than anyone else. I just prefer to walk in the spirit, rather than in the flesh. Jesus said, “The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.” (John 7:7) If Jesus said that, then can I conclude that only He has the right to condemn? In counter, His Word instructs us to “…rebuke with all authority…” (Titus 2:15) It’s easy to get lost in what appears to be contradictions, but rightly dividing God’s Word, a servant that need not be ashamed, studies to show his or herself approved unto God.
Is it not the weight of hypocrisy that gives Christianity such a bad name? Is it not the misguided pride of self-righteousness? Let him who is without sin cast the first stone. Are “Christians” so busy casting stones, they forget to love? Perhaps it’s not so much Jesus being rejected, but the misrepresentation of Him. So many different denominations, all with contrasting ideologies and prerequisites for salvation, but was that not the Lord’s reproof of the scribes and Pharisees? God said, “if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be saved.” (Romans 10:9) From this, I take that it’s not about the religion, but the relation.
Without knowing Jesus, and without ever having the Father-son relationship that I so cherish with Him today, only God knows what terrible demons I’d be hosting. For me, a person without Jesus is like a house with no front door… sketch, and unsettling. Nevertheless, it still has the potential to be a safe haven. Who will be saved? Who will take up their cross and follow Him?
9. NO FREE MEAL
I do believe that the way is narrow. It has to be narrow. It just has to be. I could never find peace when I was on the broad way. It’s not narrow because God doesn’t want us to have fun, or because He’s mean. He just wants to be loved, like anyone else. I show Him that I love Him through obedience to His Word. We show Him that we love Him, through obedience to His Word. Sometimes God’s Word isn’t so cut and dry, while the conviction in our hearts help us to differentiate between right and wrong. The conviction is from God, and to sweep it under the rug would be detrimental.
So yea, call me old fashion, but I only condone one marriage per person, per lifetime, unless of course, that person is a widow or widower. Call me square, but premarital sex has ruined the idea of soul mates, and I do not condone it. Call me hateful, but homosexuality is an abomination, and I don’t condone it. Call me discriminative, but abortion is murder, and I don’t condone that. Pornography, profanity, dirty dancery… I don’t condone it! I rebuke anybody who does! I’m not God, so what should it matter what I condone and don’t condone, right? Wrong! I’m a servant of God. I’m the warning. He’s the disciplinary action! Somebody reading these words needs to repent! Somebody needs to call upon the name of Jesus!
Please don’t hate me, because I’ve been there. I’ve been the guy who just wanted to get some fun outta life. I wasn’t trying to read the bible so I could be conscious of all the sins I was committing, and all the commandments I was breaking. God’s mercy and grace was sufficient for me. Trust me, I been there. I would still be there today, but I was chastened. When I say chastened, it’s like, whereas one might do some drugs and be just fine, I’d do some drugs and become deathly ill. Whereas one might run an illegal business with much success, I'd attempt to run an illegal business, to no avail. God allowed me to see that the devil was simply going to kill me if I continued down the path I was on, and then He led me down the new path. If God is knocking, let Him in!
It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest, but it’s about getting in the race! We’ve got to stop being distracted by nonsense, and start getting attracted to God! It’s easy to think that God is going to flood us with handouts come judgment day… that He’s going to say He loves us so much, it’s ok that we rejected Him. I don’t think so!! It’s time to be real with ourselves and look at our lives for the wonders and mysteries that they truly are. Can we really be so naïve as to believe that this is all there is… 100 years on a miserable rock, then poof, we’re gone? If that was the case, why wouldn't we have the ability to defy gravity, and travel back and forth in time? I mean, if we're just here for kicks anyway. Why so many tests, so many trials, pain, and struggles? I mean, if we're just here for kicks… right? Jesus is calling.
10. TWO PACKS OF PEANUTS PLEASE
Mistakes will be made. Sins will be committed, but we can never allow guilt to consume us. Sometimes we feel so terrible about our wrongdoing, it just feels better to beat ourselves up and over again, but God’s mercy is ever so abundant. We need only to ask of Him, and He will forgive us.
I had to learn to be more forgiving. After getting to the point where I just wanted to start cutting friends and family off and out of my life, I soon realized that I need them, and maybe they even need me. It was wrong of me to be so impulsive. I lost count of all the times God gave me another chance. To have that same mercy toward my friends and family, it’s only fair. Perhaps we underestimate our friends and family. Sure, they might let us down occasionally, but I believe they all play important roles in our lives. I believe God gives us the friends and family we have, for a reason. Sometimes we may have to distance ourselves. Sometimes we have to cut back on communication, but ultimately, these relationships should remain strong, and full of compassion. Ultimately, it’s with friends and family, we share the moments that last.
11. NEIGHBORLY CHAT
This life is hard. Nobody’s good. No one person is more deserving than the next. So, it puzzles me when people argue things like if God is so loving, why does He allow terrible things to happen to “good” people. I mean, grow up already. I once heard a speaker that could answer this question so eloquently that in retrospect, a person might even feel silly for ever asking. I’m just going to say that God knows the entire story, while in most cases, we’d be pressed to even know the half.
All things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. What is there to worry about? Let us not dismiss the reality of Jesus’ love, His open arms, and His promises. We get so wrapped up in our day to day, and start to take life for granted. Rather than dedicate our lives to the Lord, who gave His life for us, we dedicate our lives to the pursuit of money and earthly pleasures. Is it feasible to shut God out, but think to keep His protection on demand? Regardless, the world is full of seen and unseen dangers, and when we carelessly open up to it, we become all the more susceptible to its threats.
I know where the world is headed, and it's not pretty. God wrote it out, plain and clear, in His Word. I know the end must be near because I can't imagine what it would be like in another generation or two when a man will take a wife, and have not the slightest idea that she is really a man too. I wouldn't want to live in a world like that, so I'm standing for righteousness now, even if it causes me to have to suffer some criticism and persecution.
12. AWKWARD SILENCE
America is so divided, and it’s unnecessary. If it’s not white or black, it’s man or woman, republican or democrat. We have to love each other if we plan on surviving. Inarguably, a democracy and a republic are essentially the same things, only they seek to mandate opposing laws. Growing up under democratic parents, I thought the democratic party was just the nicer party… and perhaps it was at the time, but when I began to see how blatantly disregardful to God they had become, with plans to desecrate God’s design for procreation, by legitimizing gay marriage, and abortion, and even allowing tax dollars to go towards abortion, I had to reconsider. For some reason, black people are widely democratic, and for the life of me, I don’t know why that is. Have democratic leaders passed out reparations and I didn’t get mine? What is it?
Yes, I’m on welfare, and people like to try to convince me that the Republican party is coming after my benefits. My trust is in God, though, not a democratic or republican party. Besides, America is not exactly a terrible country, and there’s a big difference between “radical socialism” and helping to take care of those with pre-existing health conditions. I’ve actually never really considered myself to be a political type of person, but lately, I’ve been taking a closer look at what’s going on in the world, and I think I like what president Trump is doing. If he keeps it up, he’s got my vote for 2020. No, he’s not perfect, but who is?
13. A COKE AND A SMILE
The road rage, the grocery store rage, the sidewalk rage, you name it. For a couple of years, I had really bad anxiety, as opposed to the more mild anxiety that I have now, and just being out in public would nearly kill me. Obviously, it was a personal problem, but I’m not blind, there are a lot of demons out in the world.
We’re all suffering from broken hearts. Everybody’s out for revenge. It’s always been my understanding that vengeance is God’s to take. However, to prove myself successful, in the eyes of all those who’ve ever doubted me, those who bet against me, and those who like to believe I’ve already seen my brightest days, that would certainly soothe an itch. Nonetheless, I don’t need the approval of a simple-minded doubter, to know that I’m successful. I’m successful because I no longer blindly follow the crowd. I’m successful because I treat others in a way that I would have them treat me. I’m successful because I no longer feel the need to alter my state of mind with drugs and alcohol. I’m successful because I have accepted Jesus as my Lord, and Savior, and I let Him fight my battles.
I guess we’re all hostile, in one way, shape, or form… whether we ever act out or not. Then again, maybe there are actually some who haven’t a hostile bone in their body, I wouldn’t know. Regardless, to possess a bit of hostility, it is simply in the nature of man. I would, however, implore one to resist all urges, but if cussing someone out, flicking someone off, or starting a fight is one man’s quick fix, that’s on that man. Logic or none, it's every man's God-given right to be as ignorant and as foolish as he so chooses to be. My question is, can’t we all just get along? We most definitely can through Christ Jesus.
We tend to associate elders as being the most worthy recipients of our respect. I very seriously doubt that it’s simply because of their ages, but because of their humility. Let’s face it, we respect them because they respected us first. Respect is always appreciated.
14. CAN’T SAY BOMB
Everybody’s all for doing the right thing, according to skewed interpretations of what the right thing is. When will we stop making up our own rules as we go, and learn to follow God’s rules? Take discrimination, for example, it's just plain wrong, right?. However, in some cases, it can make the headlines… while in other cases, it’s just the way it is. Don’t even get me started.
We have to be here in the world, but we must not be of it. We have to separate ourselves. Young people, don’t get caught up. The devil is always going to play on the misconception that youth should be spent on “having fun” and “experiencing life”, but his true agenda is only to steer as many as he can away from God. Don’t be deceived.
If I could heal the world, I’m not sure if I even would. Besides, the elites have so glamorously manipulated everything. They stormed in like terrorists and now it’s too late, the plane is on autopilot. I mean, sure I’d like to heal the world, make it a better place and all that, but the world is dead. Time is far spent, and only God can fix it anyway. I’d rather give it a proper burial, and move on with my life. Hmmm… it would go a little something like this:
EULOGY
Today marks a day that we acknowledge the memory of one we once held so dear… the world. Today is not a day to mourn or be sorrowful, but it is a day to rejoice. Today we celebrate our freedom from blindness, poverty, and shame. We celebrate our escape from the bondage of ignorance and self-hate. Today we celebrate a new beginning and an invaluable union with the Most High God. Today we stop allowing the regrets of our pasts to cripple our present, and we cut loose, away from any and all culprits content on being one with the dead world. Here lies the world, a place flush with synthetic love, and authentic lies. May it rust in peril.
15. FASTEN SEATBELTS
Denominations only serve to distinguish between religious traditions and practices. Affiliating with a particular denomination is quite alright, as long as that denomination is founded upon and teaches The Word of God, The Holy Bible. So, while I might run and hide from a Jehovah’s witness because they do things a bit differently than I, I understand that they are just as likely to reign with Christ as I am.
Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. If a person is wondering why they have no faith, they’d do well to find a good church, and start attending for Sunday service, and bible study. Of course, they’d do well to simply start reading the Bible, but a lot of people either have a hard time understanding it, or they examine the verses out of context and still end up misunderstanding it. The right preachers and teachers help people to really understand God’s Word, and while the world is full of distractions, regular attendance in church helps people to stay focused on Jesus.
As the Word of God is essential to sustaining life, so is praise and worship essential to serving the Lord. When we go to church, we should go with a heart and mind to sing, clap our hands, and make a joyful noise unto God. When we live our lives, we should present our bodies as living sacrifices unto God, holy and acceptable. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people.
I tend to get self-conscious at church when I’m praising God, and even though my heart and soul want to cry and shout with joy, I find myself in restraint. It’s not about me, though. It’s all about Jesus. He’s worthy of the highest praise.
16. SWEET STEWARDESS
I’m a lonely single, and quite frankly, I deserve to be. I’m hung up on physical types. I hate that I'm so smitten with physical beauty. Often, we're so smitten by the physical beauty of the ones whom we'd wish to partner with, we're willing to compromise on their inner qualities and things that are crucial to the very success of a partnership. Conversely, the shallow ideal of our physical attractions can be lost due to overwhelmingly attractive inner qualities of a potential partner, but who wants to be desired for their inner qualities alone?
Trophy wives… when you really want to stick it to your peers. Sure, they’re pretty to look at, but the better part of their value lies within the “show and tell”, no? A good wife, on the other hand, she may not ever be the femme fatale in discussion amongst her husband’s peers, but by the way she cares for him, and by the way she supports him, he’ll be glad he didn’t settle for just a trophy.
It's interesting to look back and realize how terrible I was with women. I mean, as a child, I imagined I'd grow into a charming adult who does nice, thoughtful and romantic things for his wife and treats her like a princess. However, as I grew into adulthood, life kicked me around pretty good, and I became totally distracted. I had even planned to remain a virgin until marriage, but nearing the age of 25, I was so discouraged by the fact that financial stability seemed to be unattainable for me, I gave up on that dream and slept with the first gross-out I could get my hands on. A husband needs money to take care of his wife.
Anyway, as time progressed, it's not like I became a ladies man or anything, but the few that I did date after I killed my virgin dream, I never even put any thought into even considering any of them as a potential wife. I was in between repentances, and I needed to rethink my intentions. A simple discussing of relationship goals and objectives, early on in the dating stages of new friends, can really do away with a lot of confusion and heartache. It’s going to take a little more patience, a little more dignity, and a little more willpower, but we can do it. Through Christ Jesus, we can most definitely do it.
True love for Jesus is a very rare attribute for a person to have, and not something that can easily be faked. This is what I'm looking for in a woman, as well as a physical attraction. Either it's a lot to ask for, or I'm just extra shallow. I've met plenty of girls who claimed to believe in Jesus or claimed to be Christian, but I could always tell that He wasn't very high on their list of priorities. So, to meet someone I find attractive who actually puts Him first, it would be like a dream come true.
The wait seems long right now, but in the realm of true Christianity, people want to marry, engagements are short-lived, and faithfully, journeys of lifelong commitments are embarked upon. So, who knows? I could be married before the new year begins.
17. SURPRISINGLY SMOOTH LANDING
Waiting on the Lord, in any case, is one of the hardest things to do. While it often feels like He's never going to show up, so far, He always has. Right now, I'm waiting for the rapture. Yes, I'm one of those. Waiting on the rapture can really feel like a giant slap in the face sometimes. I mean, I watch and I see so many indications that lead me to believe that the time is here and now. Yet it still lingers, the thought that He could tarry a hundred more years. Meanwhile, the world remains smug and proud, no cares whatsoever. So yea, at the risk of sounding selfish and not very Christ-like, I wish Jesus would come back tonight. I don’t care who’s not ready. I’ve even considered the possibility of not being ready myself. God forbid, but at least the end would be in clear sight.
By the way, if I could offer a bit of advice to anyone who might find themselves in such a predicament of being “left behind”, it would be to seek the Lord Jesus and always, always refuse the mark of the beast. I thank God for the tribulation, and I know many are preparing for this time, but it baffles me… why wouldn’t they just prepare for the wedding supper, and avoid the tribulation altogether?
Just an impatient man… I want it when I want it, and rarely do I put the needs of others ahead of my own. Unlike me, God is love, and He is longsuffering. He should take all the time He needs before He comes back. Even if I have to spend fifty more years on this earth, being mocked and ridiculed. It’s nothing in comparison to the cross, which He endured for me. Why should anyone be left behind because I’m in such a hurry to escape? Who’s to say a nonbeliever won’t come around? Only God knows.
18. LET US STRETCH
Before today, I never claimed to be a writer of anything more than a song. I don’t know, there’s always that fear of failing that keeps so many from even trying, but what a cop out. Rarely does a person ever fail. They quit, and they give up… but really, what else is there to do in this life, but try, try again?
Personally, I've got to have an outlet… whether it's writing, music, baking, walking, whatever. It's a time to collect my thoughts and evaluate my position in life. Sometimes I want to break down and cry. Other times, I just want to lose it altogether, but the Prince of Peace always gives me the strength and the hope I need to keep fighting. When my blessed day does come, and I've completed my course, some may think it necessary to mourn. Yay, my body is cold, and my breath has flown, but know that I’m only more alive. I’m brand new, well, and delighting myself in the light of God’s infinite glory.
19. HOME SWEET HOME
I pity the heathen. I pity the man who has to see to believe. Blessed are they who have not seen Jesus, yet have believed. I pity those with hardened hearts and misplaced faith.
Thank you for reading this little book. I hope it was a fun, uplifting, and encouraging read for you. I hope that you are inspired to walk closer with Jesus than you ever have before. I hope that you are motivated to serve God more diligently, building His kingdom greater, storing up more heavenly treasures for yourself, and I hope that you’re looking up, with anticipation, knowing that your redemption draws nigh.
If you have not yet accepted Christ Jesus into your life, or you have yet to call upon His name for salvation, He’s calling you. Take comfort in Him. You don’t want to perish, I assume. You don’t want to make your bed in the pit, I assume. You want to meet the Lord in the air and be with Him forever, I assume. Well, You want to be saved. It’s as simple as ABC. A, Admit you’re a sinner, and acknowledge your need for Jesus (reference Romans 3:10, 3:23, 6:23). B, Believe in your heart that Christ Jesus is Lord, and God raised Him from the dead (ref. Romans 10:9-10). C, Call upon the name of the Lord (ref. Romans 10:9-10, 10:13). You see? Easy. Jesus took on the hard part.
My apologies to the readers who wanted more… maybe one day. Tomorrow is not promised, though. This is FLIGHT 2TIM4@8, A Call To Repentance. May God bless His.
