But if we
walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have
fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son,
purifies us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, New International Version
This is what
HeartLight stands for and I hope you will read about it. The moment
Christ's light entered my heart was a day in 1978. It was April 2nd
to be exact. I had a major decision to make that day before an
entire group of people. This moment of receiving God's light would
mark my life for eternity. Have I got your attention yet or do you
already know what I'm going to say? First, don't leave this page
until you've read it through. I pray it's impact will also be the
greatest milestone that ever happens in your life too. Please read
on...
I clearly recall
what started the decision to make April 2, 1978 my milestone day. It
happened the evening before just as I was getting ready for bed.
Nothing unusual about that. I was 15 yrs., old. The only thing out
of the ordinary was that I could not sleep. Earlier that day I had
heard a true story about a young man who had had an motorcycle
accident and sadly he had missed making the opportunity to create
this all important milestone in his life. None of us knows the day
we will die. I knew at age 15 that I didn't know that day nor the
time. I simply couldn't get that story out of my mind that evening.
I went to my mom
and talked over my dilemma with her. Unfortunately, she was busy at
the time and didn't see the importance that evening of why I was so
troubled. Thankfully, by morning she did understand. Mom said she
would meet me at church for the morning service after Sunday School.
I needed her support and she recognized that. So parents when your
child has something pressing on their minds please take the extra
time to talk with them. It is one of the greatest gifts you can give
them. Now back to my story.
I felt a compulsion
to make things right between Jesus and myself that Sunday morning of
April 2nd. I needed to make that milestone decision before the
congregation of my church at the time. I didn't let anything stand
in the way. When the service at church was nearly over as a very
bold teenager I walked up to Pastor Brunner and told him "I
want to be saved." He simply asked me if I believed that Jesus
died on the cross to forgive me of my sins. I said "Yes!"
I knew that Jesus and the cross were the only way to stop the
struggle going on inside of my heart. I had made the decision in
front of everyone sitting there so no one could say I was ashamed of
my Savior Jesus Christ. I had also acknowledged my sinful condition
and accepted His saving grace. Do you know what grace means? It's
God's Redemption At Christ's Expense. Never forget that. It will
save your life if you apply it's meaning to your heart. Believe me,
I know!
All I ask now is
this, if you ever feel a compulsion to follow Jesus in asking Him to
forgive your sins and come into your heart you may write me. I'll
gladly offer whatever counsel I can on spiritual matters. I'm just a
plain person who loves the Lord. I knew also that this page had to
be a part of my site. I want this site not only to showcase my four
Shelties, but to glorify my Lord.
Remember, it is
appointed unto man or woman once to die and after that the Judgment.
Do not be caught unawares when Christ calls you to give account of
your life. It will be too late. Get your Bible and look up this
verse...John 3:16, I memorized it at age 9 and recited it to my dad
as I was so happy. My dad wasn't saved at the time and I had no idea
I was witnessing to him! My dad did later, after my mom's death,
receive Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. John 3:16 tells you
how to make Christ your Savior...believe on Him. There are 18"
from your heart to your head or there about. Make the decision to
close that gap today and allow Christ into your heart. He stands at
the door of your heart and knocks. Please let him in and e-mail me
when you do!
Every evening I see
my dad reading his Bible. I read mine in the morning. Doesn't matter
when you read it as long as you do and hide away it's treasures in
your heart. God's Word will bring light out of darkness. God's Word
will give YOU eternal life if your apply it's message of salvation
to your heart!
God's
call may come at any time, so be ready all the time!
I
look forward to hearing from you! E-mail
me!
Here
is an online devotional I like to read. It is called Our
Daily Bread.
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