Sailing to a new harbor....

"What nobler decoration of honor can any godly man seek after than his scars of service, his reproaches for Christ's sake, his being worn out in his Master's service".

Many, people step into battle field with great enthusiasm but; when they start fighting on, getting an injury, they start to slow down, or show a white flag, and finish of. Same thing happens, in Lord's army when; problems, difficulties, and hardships enter the life it is thus; important to fight like a good soldier, rather than surrendering over to enemy.

As, we talk about good soldier they, will have a lot to tell about their scars, and battles  won, in the same way when one goes, to heaven to the other shore, he will receive a crown from the hands of Saviour, and will be rewarded with, medals such as those hung on the soldier's uniform those; will be stars of righteousness, faithfulness, goodness, gentleness and so on.

Once someone had quoted, "Life is a dream, and death a reality." It is so true. If a person is born, he has death also, which is written for him. While, we live in this evil world with all sorts of tempting pleasures brought by Satan, let us turn around, and try living a life with; righteousness, wisdom,  and characters of Jesus. The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

I, want to share a recent incident. A man of mission, who lived his life to the fullest, and lived for the gospel to be preached to the thousands. He helped everyone, loved all irrespective of age, prayed for all, and practiced what he preached. He cried for the perishing souls to be saved, and sailed of to a new harbor. He breathed his last on 7th May 2020, and now is resting in peace. He is no one else; than my spiritual father, my Pastor. He accomplished his mission.

2 Tim 4:6-8 " For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

Life, is an opportunity given by God, it is you who, have to program it. We, all have to sail to a new harbor one day. God, has given each of us a talent, a unique gift, a special assignment, which; should be discerned by you, and worked accordingly as God, has called you. It is, the responsibility of each one, to bring out the talent, do not dig it in the earth so; that when the Master comes you may not be ashamed and thrown outside. But, receive the title, of 'good and faithful servant'. As written in Matt 25:21" Well done, good and faithful  servant! You have been faithful with  few things; I will put you in charge of many things."

Famous Quote: "Death is not the end; It is only a beginning. Death is not the master of the house; he is only the porter at the King's lodge, appointed to open the gate and the King's guest into the realm of eternal day. And, so shall we ever be with the Lord."- J.W. jowett

Friends,  Life is a matter of choices. It is up to you, to make a choice and be called a good and faithful servant or to be thrown out.  Be closer to him. and sail your boat. As, one day you will have a new harbor  to rest. If you know this article would help someone, share with them. God bless you.

Thanks

Ann