When I'm Gone

As sure as we live and breath, there will come a day when our life here on earth will come to a close. Isn't it amazing how much time we spend preparing to live and how little time we spend preparing to die. James tells us that we have no idea what tomorrow holds or if there will even be a tomorrow. Take a moment and read the last half of James 4. And, since the time of the future is so uncertain, it would certainly be a good idea to settle the destination of the future. We only have here and now to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior so that we can know that Heaven is our home. Now that we have that part nailed down, it is also a wise idea to get things ready to leave. God has given instruction that we should "set our house in order". One thing that I have been thinking about is what my funeral should be like. I hope I have lived the kind of life that has effected people enough that I will be missed. But, I also hope that I have lived the kind of life so that people will have occasion to rejoice. I can promise you one thing. When I get to Heaven, don't expect me to want to come back. I saw a sign some time ago and it said something like this - every person that walks through these doors brings joy, some by coming, some by leaving. One thing I know for sure and that is when I am ushered in to Glory, everyone there will be glad I'm home. Are you as excited about Heaven as I am. It could be today. Are you ready?