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33…Our Forever Home

Good morning! As my neighbor said this weekend, I’m getting things at my house ready for winter. Doing things like putting the garden hoses away, taking care of the outdoor plants, having the house pressured washed and getting flower beds ready to plant my mums. I’m just trying to be a good steward of what God has blessed me with here on earth.

As nice as the home the Lord has given me here, I must remember that this is not my forever home. We are all just passing through here on earth, with our final destination being either Heaven or hell for all eternity, whichever place you choose. Yes, you pick the destination. James 4:14 says that “you are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” Our life here on earth is just a temporary residence. Scripture tells us that we have a set number of days to live on earth, and since this life is so short, we need to closely look at what we are doing to prepare for our forever home.

So, the question that needs to be answered is, “Do you have your earthly house in order, not just for the winter season, but for all seasons?” When this life is over, and no one knows when that time will come, the only thing that will matter is whether or not we have a personal relationship with God through Jesus. You are the only one who can make this life-changing choice and it must be made while we are here on earth. So, if you haven’t yet made that crucial decision, there is no better day than today to ask Jesus to be your Lord and Savior. I pray you choose the same final destination as I have, as I wouldn’t want to celebrate and live forever in Heaven without you!