Susan's Blog: Before the Throne

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Before the Throne

As we are nearing the end of our study in the book of Revelation, we are learning about the New Jerusalem.

I’m not sure I can fully imagine what it will be like to stand before the throne of God with a multitude of believers and the heavenly hosts worshiping the Lamb of God and God the Father. To finally see my Savior face to face…the One who bore my sins so that I would be forgiven and clothed in His righteousness. What will it be like?

Then my thoughts turned to forgiveness. How many people have I held a grudge towards? What about my friend who hasn’t forgiven me? If they are believers…we will one day stand before the throne of God together. At that time the things of this earth will have long since have been forgotten and forgiven. In heaven I won’t even remember the hurts and offenses that I choose to hold on to this side of heaven.

In light of heaven, in light of the forgiveness of Christ for my sin…how can I not run to the throne of grace and freely abundantly forgive?

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Ken said...: I have thought many times what it will be like when we stand before Him. What an awesome experience it will be. But also it will mean we will no longer be able to tell someone we love them or tell an unsaved person about Jesus.

May God bless you,
Ken; 2:45 PM
susanwalkergirl said...: Amen Ken! I too have thought of that. Only this side of heaven will be we able to share the gospel message with an unbeliever. That thought should encourage us to be bold and go about our Father's business.

Lord's blessings to you Ken!; 11:47 PM

My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Before the Throne

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