A Win/Win Situation...

When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, her response to it was she was living in a win/win situation. If she were to die of cancer, she would win because she knew where she would be going when she died. She would go to be with Jesus. But, if she lived through cancer and was healed it was a win. It was a win because she would be able to spend some more time on earth telling people about Jesus. In January of 2009 my mom passed away from this life. This was the first thought that crossed my mind when I read this morning.

Today I was reading in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

What stood out to me: Verse 14 says, "And now dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope."

Why did that stand out to me: Paul is writing about what happens after we die. Paul writes that those who have died before us will be raised up in Christ before we meet Him. This passage gives me a lot of peace because I no longer worry about my mom's eternal security. I know that she will meet with Jesus and she will find her eternal rest in Him. I do not doubt.

How does this passage apply to me today? Today I will live knowing that if I were to pass away into death this very moment, I will go to be with my Savior when He returns. I am not doubtful of that! If Jesus returns while I am alive, I will meet with Him. If Jesus returns after I die, I will go and meet with Him. The ending of my time on earth does not matter, what matters now to me is how I want to be spending the time I am living on earth. My life needs to be a reflection of Jesus in every aspect.

Thanks for reading! See you tomorrow!

In His service, Crazy Pete