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A good word can come from unsuspecting places... such was the case this morning. Yesterday evening a friend gave me some empty potato chip bags and encouraged me to read the brief stories on the back. The chips were Uncle Ray's and on the back was a short encouraging story from Uncle Ray himself. Turns out Uncle Ray is a Christian and chooses to share about his life and faith on the package of his products... Next I'll have to try the chips; perhaps my friend will bring me a "full" bag next time!
I have learned (even from recent experience) that speaking the truth will not always endear me to everyone. In fact there are some people that will express feelings of anger, sadness, and will even cause some to avoid me. It is sad for me when this occurs.
One of my devotional readings this morning dealt with the fact that each of us have an eternity to live. Obviously not in this world, but in the world to come. Eternity means an existence that will never cease. The question is: Where will we spend that existence? Today I will be attending a funeral... a reminder of this eternity.
The connection between speaking the truth and where we spend eternity is made even more clear to me. Will I risk speaking and demonstrating the truth by loving and serving others the best I can for the sake of their eternal home? My scripture reading took me to Romans, chapter 8 this morning. In this chapter it tells how as Christians we are more than conquerors. And although many things may happen to us in this life we will emerge as the victors because of God's Spirit dwelling within the lives of those who trust in the Lord, Jesus Christ.