It has now been available for me the crown of righteousness which will be given to me by the Lord, the righteous judge ... also to all those who yearn for his arrival. (2 Timothy 4: 8)
Reading the Bible in a Year:
Acts 4-6
January 2015, the world was shaken. Journalist Kenji Goto tenderhearted beheaded by extremists in Syria. Goto had received the Lord Jesus in 1997. Then he was determined to serve, especially with visiting children and the poor victims of war. "I saw places most terrible and risked my life. But somehow, God always saved me, "so nudge Goto on Twitter widespread.
In every age, God willing evoke heroes of the faith who witnessed their faith through concrete actions. Proclaim the love of Christ who forgives, save, and reconcile, in a world hit by hatred. They are the modern-day apostles of Christ. Severed head, but more shining faith. Like Paul, who towards the end of his life as a martyr cried out, "My blood is already being poured out, and when death is imminent. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith "(v. 7). He is looking forward to the crown of righteousness, which is given to all those who yearn for His coming (v. 8).
How a person dies, actually does not matter. Even more serious is: how and for what we live? Where do we go after death? Has the Christ as Savior and Lord of our lives? Has the lives we bless many people until they glorified the Father in heaven? These are important questions that must be immediately addressed. -SST
HOW WE DIE IS NOT IMPORTANT ISSUES.
HOW AND WHAT WE LIVE FOR, IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT.
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