Now then, since we know what happens in the end, why do we need to worry about anything that might happen in between now and then? I cannot help but imagine what it might be like to live in this world without Jesus being the Lord of my life. To think what I might do, not knowing this peace that passing all understanding, and this joy, the amazing joy that is found in Christ, as we know that all of our sins have been washed away; what a waste it would be to live without having the assurance of eternal life, that is not only given, but is secured in heaven, awaiting my soon arrival! Having been in some serious life changing situations, I can say with all certainty that it is more than sure, this life that we have in Christ! To have something that can be held onto, no matter what storm or fire we might find ourselves being overtaken by; He is the Anchor and the Rock we get to keep holding onto to! I hope you get that, because it is all about a choice! Will you choose to trust Him? Will you choose to not let go? Will you choose to proclaim His wonderful works? All we have is choices each and every day; whether you believe it or not, you choose to rejoice or to complain. This is what I see here written above; because each and everything which had gone before, they all dealt with "Let!" Let is a word that means that you allow it to happen, even when it might not feel comfortable or proper, it is an honor we have to be able, if we are so willing, to let go and let God! Jesus gave us a very simple illustration of what this choice might look like, saying, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid." (Matthew 5:14) Because we have been redeemed, we are this light, a light that points to and shines for the One that has redeemed us; that in and of itself is not a choice, but it is a condition which comes with redemption. Now then, since we know the condition is not a choice, what must we do with this condition...
""Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick: and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they might see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."" (Matthew 5:15-16)
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