Chatter Matters
Eternal Life Insurance
posted Monday, 13 November 2006
It's been an interesting week here in the Pacific Northwest. Rain, rain, and more rain. Swollen rivers, compromised levees. And finally flooding. I've heard stories of people being rescued from the roof of their homes, yanked out of trees, and being stranded on the tops of their cars.
But for the most part, our community has gone back to our normal lives. We'll have memories of standing on the Snohomish Bridge, watching in awe as the waters swelled beyond comprehension.For most of us, the "100 Year Flood" as the media enjoys calling it, was a mere blip on our screen. Slightly annoying, but not really life-changing. If nothing else, it gave our little community a moment in the limelight, and provided something exciting to talk about for a few days.While listening to the radio in the midst of the bruhaha, I heard an interview with a flood victim. His words first caused me to shake my head in disbelief at his . . . intelligence and foresight - or lack, thereof. "Yep. We don't got flood insurance. It's too expensive. 'Cause we live in some sort of a flood plain or something. I don't really know."But after I pondered for a while, I saw a deeper meaning to this whole flood insurance issue.Christ came to save the lost. He already paid every premium, and it was mighty expensive. He even took care of all the confusing details. The problem occurs when the lost don’t realize they’re . . . lost. Or when they think the way to be found is too confusing, or expensive.I’m sorry to say that I sometimes view lost souls around me as minor irritations in my day, their bizarre and reckless decisions-making abilities as something to discuss later at the water cooler. Their interactions with me can be more described as a blip on my screen. And I hate that about myself.What about you? Are you lost? Have you accepted Christ’s Eternal Life Insurance Policy? It’s paid for in full, and He freely offers it to you today. The fact is, as mortal beings, the floods are going to come. It’s not a matter of if, but when. Dear friend, you’re living smack dab in the middle of a flood plain. Are you prepared for the rains?
So, whaddya think? (1)
1. rachelle left...
Wednesday, 15 November 2006 9:51 pm :: http://thewordstudio.blogspot.com
Thank God (literally) I got the flood insurance. PAID IN FULL, ha!
