Luke 23:42-43
Then he said to Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.’
A quick glance at the date on the Daily-E-Votional for today will reveal that this is the last day of the year 2012. Since I send these e-mails out in the afternoon of the previous day, some will receive them on the date given, while others of you will have received them much earlier. At any rate, it is the last gasp of the year 2012.
For some this has been a year of challenge and loss. For others it has been a year of victory and joy. Regardless of what has gone on throughout the year, it is almost a part of history. Now we face the challenge of a new year 2013.
I recall being called to the bedside of a dying man. I had officiated at his wedding several years earlier and now was within a few days of conducting his funeral. As I sat beside his hospital bed there was no indication that he could hear what I was saying. Regardless, I shared the wonderful plan of salvation with him as if he could hear. As I concluded my prayer of repentance and acceptance in his behalf, I saw a tear form in his eye and roll down the side of his face. I truly believe he heard and prayed that prayer. His last gasp of life seemed to be an acceptance of salvation.
You may face the last gasp of life this year. I pray that you have opened your heart and received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Just confess your sinful condition and invite the Lord to come into your heart and life. Make a break with the world and become a part of the family of God.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil