If You Get There Before Me
For God so loved the world…
John 3:16
Mitch and Daryl had been best friends since second grade. If
you saw one…you saw them both. So it wasn’t a surprise when Daryl shared some
words at Mitch’s funeral…“Mitch and I shared life; hunting, fishing, girlfriend
choices…I could tell Mitch anything without fear of ridicule. He was my best
friend.” Daryl smiled a lonely smile, “I think we probably only get one of
those in a lifetime.
“Mitch and I had an agreement. Whoever got to Heaven first is
supposed to ask God some questions on the other’s behalf. What Mitch wanted me
to ask God isn’t important today.
He’s got his answers. But what he wanted me to ask you is; are there any of you who don’t know Jesus? If you don’t, we
invite you to get to know Him. You see, as much as I’d like to think I was Mitch’s best friend…that’s not
true; second best would be more accurate. Jesus
was Mitch’s best friend…and He wants
to be yours too. He’ll give you something no earthly friend can ever give you…life
everlasting!”
He surveyed the crowd, and smiled confidently, “I do know
what Mitch is asking God right at this moment. You see…we both agreed to ask God
to use the one left behind at the other’s funeral to bring salvation to those
who don’t know Him. Friends…this life is short…and once we die our choice is
sealed. If you haven’t made that decision, let it be today.”
†
Is today the day that you or someone close to you will die? No
one knows.
If Jesus is not your Savior, I invite you to ask Him into
your heart right now.
If you’ve already accepted Him as Savior, and you know someone
who hasn’t…go talk to them; make a phone call; write a letter or email; say a
prayer for them…but don’t let the sun set without taking action.
Don’t wait until someone is speaking a eulogy over a coffin…because
then it will be too late.
Prayer
“Lord Jesus, I
believe You are the Son of God, sent to die for my sin. Forgive those sins, and
come into my heart today. Take control of my life and lead me into eternal life.
Amen”
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