Greetings sis Reis, et al;
May we pause and consider this solemn scripture along with mr
Hawker's fine comments. Apart from GOD's grace to awaken us we will
indeed sleep even as HIS disciples did while HE was pouring out HIS soul
unto death. O LORD. /"teach us to number our days, that we may apply
our hearts unto wisdom." "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and
worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this
present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing
of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a
peculiar people, zealous of good works." (Tit 2:12-14/) The time is at
hand.
Blessings, mike
On 11/29/2021 12:51 PM, Soraya Reis wrote:
*"It is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed." Romans 13:11*
*Solemn consideration! What time is it with thee, my soul? Let me ask, with the prophet, "Watchman, what of the night? The morning cometh, and also the night." Perhaps there may be but a step between me and death. Am I really awakened from the sleep of carnal security? Am I alive from spiritual death? Am I dead to the world, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord? *
*Oh Lord Jesus, impress these solemn enquiries upon my soul yet more and more, since everlasting happiness, or everlasting misery hangs upon the decision. My beating pulse is hastening to fulfil the appointed number. Even while I think of these things the account is increased. Every fleeting breath is one the less to take. Lord, make me wise to remember my latter end!*
*Robert Hawker (1753-1827)*****
