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Last Chance
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Have you ever thought about what you would tell
your loved ones if you knew it would be your last chance? What
would your final message be?
After a long and difficult struggle with cancer, my father-in-law, the
late Robert Frank of Great Falls, MT, finally passed on. Knowing his time
on earth would soon be over, Grandpa Frank prepared a taped message to
be played for family and friends after his funeral.
Grandpa titled this final message "My Hero" and talked candidly
about how his firm belief in Jesus Christ made even his difficult battle
with cancer bearable.
He stressed the importance of trusting in the Lord throughout your brief
journey here on earth. Living for the Lord must come first, for if you
make a hero of anyone or anything but Jesus, you will be disappointed.
Ever the encourager, Grandpa Frank concluded his message with thoughts
on how all of us can better know Jesus Christ as Saviour -- by studying
God´s Word. A poem entitled "The Bible" sums up his thoughts.
We hope you find it uplifting--we know Grandpa Frank did.
The Bible
The Bible discloses the mind of God. It reveals the state of man. It points
out the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are holy. Its precepts are binding. Its histories are true
and its judgments are unchangeable.
Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe and practice it to be holy. It
contains light to correct you, food to sustain you and comfort to cheer
you.
It is the traveler´s map, the pilgrim´s staff, the pilot´s
compass, the soldier´s sword and the Christian´s charter. Here
heaven is opened and paradise restored and the gates of hell are made reality.
Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God
its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it
slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a garden of
glory and a river of pleasure.
It is given you in life, will be open in the judgment and will be remembered
forever. It involves the greatest responsibility and condemns all who trifle
with its holy contents. The Bible says all scripture is given by inspiration
of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and
for instruction in righteousness.
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About the Author:
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Barry Holmen is a Christian educator and familyman
from Minot, ND. He enjoys running and golf and playing with his
two young boys. Barry also serves as webmaster of Immanuel Online. |
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