No Sign of Life
November 7
I have come that they may have life...
John 10:10
Bill and Amy were out for their evening walk, which took them past Amy’s Grandmother’s house. As they passed the house Amy glanced through the window. Seeing her Grama sitting on the couch, she waved. Walking on Amy said, “I don’t think she saw me.”
As they passed by on their second lap, Amy realized her Grama hadn’t moved since their last time by. Suddenly concerned, they turned up the drive and approached the front window, hoping to catch some sign of life. “I can’t tell if she’s breathing or not, Bill!”
It appeared Amy’s Grandmother had died while watching TV. The door was locked and knocking on the window got no response. Bill dialed 911, and the operator dispatched a police cruiser and squad to the residence. Arriving on scene, the officer decided to kick the door in. As he did the knob flew from the door, hitting Thelma in the forehead. To everyone’s surprise she awoke with a start! Seeing a uniformed officer looming over her, she blurted, “What are you doing in my house?!”
“I’m sorry, Grama,” Amy exclaimed, “but we thought you were dead!”
With her heartbeat returning to normal, Grama rubbed her forehead and replied sheepishly, “Nope, just taking a nap. I took my hearing aids out and fell asleep sitting up.”
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Jesus came to give us eternal life. And with one act of surrender, that life can be ours. Many have made the decision to follow Jesus. Others have either never heard of Him, or have decided they are satisfied with the life they've chosen.
Like Amy and Bill, we should care enough to take action when we encounter someone who shows no sign of life. It may be difficult to tell where a person is in their walk with Jesus Christ, but it is usually evident when there is no walk at all.
It is every Christian’s privilege to share the hope they have in Jesus Christ. We are meant to be Jesus' hand extended. We have firsthand knowledge of of mercy and grace, and we should be happy to pass it along, knowing God will take things from there.
Prayer
“Holy Spirit, point out to me those around me who are perishing and give me the courage to speak to them about Jesus and the life they can have by surrendering to His care. Amen.”
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