Here!
(From "Moments for Mothers")
The Rogers are devout Christians who have built a strong family. The father
has a special interest in the spiritual condition of each of his children
and often would quiz them in order to know if they were sure of their
salvation. Occasionally he would ask them to share in their own words about
their relationship with Jesus Christ.
One day it was seven-year-old Jimmy's turn to express how he knew he had
Eternal Life. Jimmy told his version: "I think it will be something like
this in Heaven. One day when we all get to go to Heaven, it will be time for
the big angel to read from the big book the names of all the people who will
be there.
"He will come to the Rogers family and say, 'Daddy Rogers?' and Daddy will
say, 'Here!' Then the angel will call out, 'Mommy Rogers?' and Mommy will
say 'Here!' Then the angel will come down to call out ''Susie Rogers?' and
'Mavis Rogers?' and they will both say, 'Here!'"
He paused, took a big deep breath and continued. "And finally that big angel
will read my name, 'Jimmy Rogers,' and because I'm little and maybe he'll
miss me, I'll jump and shout real loud, 'Here!' to make sure he knows I'm
there!"
Just a few days later there was a tragic accident. A car struck down little
Jimmy Rogers as he made his way to catch the school bus. Jimmy was rushed by
ambulance to the hospital, and all the family was summoned. He was in
critical condition.
The little family group gathered around the bed in which little Jimmy now
lay with no movement, no consciousness and no hope for recovery. The doctors
had done all that was in their power. Jimmy would probably be gone by morning.
The family prayed and waited.
Late in the night the little boy seemed to be stirring a bit. They all moved
closer. They saw his lips move; just one word was all he uttered before he
passed from this life. But what a word of comfort and hope for a grieving
family he was to leave behind.
In the clear voice of a little boy, loud and clear enough so all could hear
and understand, little Jimmy Rogers said one word: "Here!"
And then he was gone to another life beyond this world, where a big angel
was reading the names of all those written here.
Excerpted from "Moments for Mothers"
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"Jesus' invitation is clear and non-negotiable.
He gives all and we give Him all.
Simple and absolute.
He is clear in what He asks and clear in what He offers.
The choice is up to us."
(From "And the Angels were Silent" by Max Lucado)
"I Am the Bread of Life.
He who comes to me will never go hungry,
and he who believes in Me will never be thirsty."
John 6:35
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Our God is an Awesome God!
