I had planned a different post for today but one phone call changed that. My cardiologist wants me to have a test before the ablation procedure. The hospital called to schedule the test. The woman I talked with suggested having it this morning, so at 9:30 off I go.
Getting to the heart of the issue, sorry couldn’t resist the pun, we are all on a temporary basis in this life. The urgent issue is whether we are reconciled with God. Have we come to Jesus?
The verse of the day on Bible Gateway yesterday was fitting. I had read it before the phone call. It was from John 14:1-3:
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.”
Jesus has a place for me in heaven already because of his grace, not because of me.
I am confident I will be around for a while longer in this life and that Jesus has much for me to do yet, but knowing Jesus has a place for us is most comforting when life throws the unexpected at us.As I thought about that truth, I remembered a song from long ago called Mansion Builder after the phone call. I am sharing it today.
My post I had planned on for today will wait for tomorrow.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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“Have we come to Jesus?” This is an urgent question indeed.
The most urgent question
Matt, the enemy of our souls is not taking you early because your Creator has plans for you. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 NLT
“You saw who you created me to be before I became me!
Before I’d ever seen the light of day,
the number of days you planned for me
were already recorded in your book.
Every single moment you are thinking of me!
How precious and wonderful to consider
that you cherish me constantly in your every thought!
O God, your desires toward me are more
than the grains of sand on every shore!
When I awake each morning, you’re still with me.” Psalm 139:16-18 TPT
Thank you Father God, that Matt will fulfill all of his days written in your book. You are his hiding place and refuge and will be with him throughout the procedures. He is safe and triumphant in your presence. Because of Jesus, Amen
Matt, this song speaks too me this afternoon. We are so blessed to be part of God’s Kingdom. Our joy overflows with hands of this Masterful Builder.
Thank you Richard. How were your holidays?
I’m grateful God is offering much needed encouragement through the blogosphere. May He bless you.
I appreciate all of the encouragement 🙂
It is a wonderful assurance that we can come to Jesus in everything. I pray that your test comes out okay.
great blessing to be able to come to Jesus with everything
Thank you for praying!!!
You are welcome 😊 Blessings