death

I have just had an acquaintance die in a motorcycle accident. Dave was an experienced rider and competed regularly in Iron Butt Challenges, literally lots of km's in short amounts of time. Unfortunately just hte other day riding across America in such an event he came across a deer and the deer won.

Why this note? it got me thinking about the way people have responded. R.I.P., He's on the last great ride, rest in peace, He's in a better place etc.......

I was reading this morning from John's Gospel and read ch3 v36 'Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, But whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." there are many other places in God's word that plainly and clearly state what happens after our earthly bodies end.
Choice 1 - We know Christ and therefore have eternal life
Choice 2 - We reject Christ and therefore have the Wrath of God for eternity.

So if choice 2 is taken then for people to respond with Rest in Peace, etc....., I feel bewildered and sad for them. the person who has died had a choice and the result if choice 2 is taken is so far from R.I.P. that it is not funny. eternal life with God's wrath is not some that will be peace full.

Choosing Christ will mean we can rest in His Peace. we will have that 'last great ride' (for those into motorcycling).

the hard part is how do we say things like this to people in times of grief as someone passes away? how can we Show them God's Love for them whilst they morn the lost of someone they loved? Yes the answer is 'with Love' but that is easy to say and hard to put in practice.

If you read this and you don't know Christ, take some time to think about what you are doing in life and what happens when it is over

God Bless

Cameron

Mentoring

I went to the Men Meeting the Challenge conference on Saturday and was challenged about a number of things. it was a real pleasure to be there even thou it was a long day. do we have a Paul in our life? do we have a Barnabas in our life? and do we have a timothy in our life? was one question that was given to us. Paul - someone we are mentored by. more often than not someone that is older than us not just in age but in spiritualality. is there someone that keeps you accountable and helps you grow as a Christian? Barnabas - is there someone in your life that is about the same age as well as spiritual age that keeps you accountable and that you keep accountable? someone you can lean on to support you as you walk together in faith. Timothy - Is there someone who you are mentoring? someone younger than you both in Age and Spiritual walk. is there someone you are not just saying read your bible! Pray! but showing them how it is done? someone that you are encouraging to grow as a Christian as they start out in their faith? This is a simple model for a healthy growth as a Christian. If we are being feed we need to use that feeding to feed others, we need to encourage our peers to keep walking in faith by example. the other thing that i was challenged about which ties in here as well is: What Legacy are you leaving behind? Money? Houses? Friendship? Love? Christ's impact on your life? God bless Cameron