Eternal Thoughts

As everyone is now aware via television, radio, and newspapers, three very famous, and very influential people passed from this world. Many people are mourning their "legacy". Many people are mourning their "talents". Many people are mourning the loss of their "friend". But it has me thinking some rather deep thoughts this morning. As they passed from this fleeting world, did they enter eternity with Jesus? Ultimately, that is the only thing that matters.

These famous peoples contributions to our world entertainment culture has molded us as a society. You hear a phrase and you think of that person. You hear a clip of music and instantly you are transported back in time to a memory of your childhood. They brought a lot of good to our lives...and I'm sure a lot of grievances as well. But what shape was their soul in?

Generations will rise up and time will pass, and these famous people will either be epitomized or forgotten. This is the trend of all people through all time. Just read the Bible. There were many many people mentioned in the Bible only by the description "a certain man" or "a certain woman". They weren't named by name because the things in their lives had little or no impact on the bigger picture. Then there were those that were mentioned by name who changed the course of history (Jael, Ruth, Joshua, Caleb) and there were those who were so impacted by God and our Lord Jesus that they were given new names (Abraham, Peter, Paul).

It saddens me to hear of the things that one of these famous people were accused of (even caught in the act of doing perhaps). He was apparently a confused and tortured soul. He seemed to be conforming to a way that seemed strange to us. He seemed to be searching for something or Someone...but did he ever find what or Who he was looking for? In those last moments, did he confess of his sins, of his wayward life, and give his heart to the only One who could give him everything? I don't know. No one may ever know. These things were between only two people, this famous person and the Almighty God.

So I contemplate today...Do I want to be remembered for the good things I did (works) or the bad decisions I made and was forgiven of? Or do I want to be impacted by the All Powerful, Ever-Encompassing, Almighty Jehovah Jireh God? Will I be a person that will take that change and let others see this Light that shines from within? I don't know if I'll be remembered once I am gone from this world. I don't know if I'll have a legacy to to leave. But when I'm walking those streets of gold beside the crystal sea, with my Saviour by my side, nothing that I say or do or am on this earth will matter other than did I do what He asked of me.

I'll Be There...

You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there

I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there

I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well that's all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be there to protect you, with an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there

If you should ever find someone new, I know he'd better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there

(Just look over your shoulders, honey - oo)

I'll be there, I'll be there, whenever you need me, I'll be there
Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah

I'll be there, I'll be there, just call my name, I'll be there...

...do you hear the calling -- Lord SEND ME!

"TWO WEEKS IN AFRICA"
By Caedmon's Call

Johannesburg to Capetown,
the plane had barely touched down.
She was taking photos for the friends back home.
This was always where she felt her heart belonged.
She was finally here,
the sky was bright and clear.

(Two weeks....)
And we all can feel the calling,
(Two weeks....)
to make the world a little smaller.
And so a girl got on a plane,
for two weeks in Africa.

Johannesburg to Houston,
she came home on a mountain.
But school was starting, things kept moving on.
Before you knew it, seven years had gone.
She found a picture of her, standing, smiling,
arms around the starving kids.
She swore not to forget,
she swore not to forget...

(Two weeks....)
And we all can feel the calling,
(Two weeks....)
to make the world a little smaller.
And so a girl got on a plane,
for two weeks in Africa.

And if we follow our dear sun
to where the stars are not familiar.
Faces turn to numbers,
numbers fall like manna from the sky.
Why, oh why? Oh Father, why?
One village in Malawi now has water running pure and clean.
One church alive in Kenya's full of truth and love and medicine.

We put the walls up, but Jesus keeps them standing.
He doesn't need us, but He lets us put our hands in.
So we can see, His love is bigger than you and me.

(Two weeks....)
And we all can feel the calling,
(Two weeks....)
to make the world a little smaller.
And so a girl got on a plane,
for two weeks in Africa.

...Beautiful Collision

Beautiful Collision
by DCB

The heart breaking makes a sound
I never knew could be
So beautiful and loud
Fury filled and we collide

So courageous until now
Fumbling and scared
So afraid You'll find me out,
Alone here with my doubt

Here it comes, a beautiful collision
Is happening now.
There seems no end to where You begin and there I am now
You and I collide

Something circling inside,
Spaciously you fly
Infinite and wide,
Like the moon and sky
Collide

Here it comes, a beautiful collision
Is happening now.
There seems no end to where you begin and there I am now
You and I, collide

Yeah Yeah Yeah

Here it comes, Here it comes, Here it comes now
Here it comes, Here it comes, Here it comes now
Here it comes, Here it comes, Here it comes now
Collide
Here it comes, Here it comes now (You and I)
Here it comes, Here it comes now (You and I)
Here it comes, Here it comes, Here it comes now
Feel it coming on, Feel it coming on now, Here it comes now
Here it comes, Here it comes, Here it comes now

Come On Back To Me...

You’ve been hiding now for so long
Never understanding why
Running far away from the truth
And all along chasing after lies

I have loved you from the beginning
Long before you knew My name
Even though you’ve broken My heart
I’ll love you just the same
I’ll love you anyway

Never mind your worries
Never mind your fears
They can only take you far from Me
When you feel there’s nowhere
Left for you to turn
Well, I got all you want
And everything you need
Come on back to Me

Come on back to Me

Come on back to Me

Do you believe in second chances
Or in a love that never fades
Put your faith in what you can’t see
Just put your hand in Mine
And I’ll show you the way

Come On Back To Me lyrics by Third Day

Take Me In...

Take me into the holy of holies
Take me in by the blood of the lamb
Take me into the holy of holies
Take the coal, touch my lips, here I am

Take me past the outer courts
Into the Holy Place
Past the brazen altar
Lord I want to see your face
Pass me by the crowds of people
And the Priests who sing your praise
I hunger and thirst for your righteousness
But it's only found in one place

[Chorus:]
Take me into the holy of holies
Take me in by the blood of the lamb
Take me into the holy of holies
Take the coal, touch my lips, here I am

"Take Me In" lyrics by Kutless

Revelation Song

Worthy is the, Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be
to You the only wise King

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder
At the mention of your name
Jesus your name is power
Breath, and living water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come, yeah
With all creation I sing
Praise to the King of Kings
You are my everything
And I will adore You

lyrics by Kari Jobe