MORNING MANNA          1/2/21

We are hearing a lot about preparing to enter the new year and that’s fine, but sometimes we miss the mark on what is the most crucial. Preparation is an important part of life in every area. Preparation is an essential part of being successful at anything. That’s why we place such a great emphasis on education. Many go to great lengths to be a success in life. Strangely enough most of the same folks fail in regards to that which is even more important. They seem to forget about the fact that we all have an appointment with death (Heb. 9:27) and need to be prepared. Sadly some of the same people who prepare by way of a burial policy fail to prepare for where they will spend eternity. And without having been born again they will spend eternity in hell separated from God forever.

Several years ago I read about a man who went into the Alaskan wilderness to photograph the beauty of the land. In preparation for the trip he made elaborate plans. He double checked all his gear, equipment, film, food, and emergency supplies,etc. However, he forgot one crucial thing. He failed to make arrangements for the bush pilot to pick him up. He waited and waited, but no one came, and in November, 1981 he died about 225 miles NE of Fairbanks! We read that and think “O how foolish”. But even more foolish is the person who fails to prepare for eternity by trusting Christ as their Lord and Savior. Have you?

Considering that Christ has made eternal life available for everyone we would be foolish to die unprepared. Regardless of who you are or what you’ve done you can prepare to meet God right now by placing your faith in Christ. I pray that you will do so today. If you do please contact me so we can rejoice with you. – HDS

David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346