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Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. (Proverbs 27:1) If Tomorrow Never Came! By: Pastor L.R. Simas, Sr. 1-26-2011 |
If I lost you would tomorrow matter?? Would the evening contain any
value?? How about what we refer to as life?? Would continuing to live
have any future worth looking forward to?? How about the items we think
make us happy. Would they still make us happy?? If everything we care
for and about or at least say we do stopped being important to us what
would be left?? In other words, if everything we loved, cared about, or
thought we needed were to suddenly and without warning come to an end,
would we care if tomorrow never came either?? Ask yourself!! Because if
this is what is happening everyday slowly, ever so slowly. We don't even
have the presence to mind to even acknowledge and more sadly want to
know. As long as we can do the things (we think) are making us happy and
healthy and wise?? We are (and have been) lulled into not looking or
noticing at all. We live in an "all for me and the hell with you" world. A
world that cares nothing for the common man nor even family and (if we
still have any) friends.
This is a strange way to open a message on the subject I've decided on
and I'm sure that you'll agree if you have read any of the other messages
I've written on this site in the past. So why then write in this manner?? One
to get your attention, and quite possibly maybe make you realize that we
are living in perilous times. We are in danger of the gravest (serious) kind.
But are you worried?? No, probably not. I'm sure some of you or many of
you think I'm out of my mind to even write these words of warning.
Why?? Because you don't think you or we are in danger at all, and I'm just
another person crying "The sky is falling". Well, you might be right
however, with all that is happening shouldn't we at least take a look and
check things out??
You might ask, "So, when did all this doom and gloom start then??" I'd
say when man became his own god that's when. Think about it. Once we
had a love and fear (respect) for the real God (you know, the one of the
Bible, the real one). In which His (among other things) says, "Let us hear
the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his
commandments: for this is the whole duty of man" (Ecclesiastes 12:13).
Maybe we strayed after reading with no fear and worse no belief the
following: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that
ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which
is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that
good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God " (Romans 12:1-2). It seems
to me that when someone who is full of pride (the first sin) reads this
statement by God (using Paul) gets offended and maybe says, "Who is this
that tells me this is nothing and is only reasonable! Ha, I do as I wish!!
Believe it or not, that is your God given free will too. You can decide not
to follow Jesus and do as you please. Just remember there is a reaction to
your action. In other words, you can do as you desire and yes there is a
price to be paid for it too.
Many are turning from the word of God and God himself. How?? By
using these so-called easier to read and understand bibles. Howbeit they
may be easier to read and easier to be understood but are these the real
words of God?? Do they contain all of God's words, promises, and are you
sure ?? Some say, "What's the difference??" Or, "Where's the
difference??" Then don't want to hear the words of truth that are the truth
indeed. I could show you what is missing from the bible you may be using
thinking it is okay. I could tell you and even show and explain what such
and such a book isn't as good as you might believe. I could even point out
that some (maybe all) of what you are holding to is not right or correct,
would you listen or would you say I'm just another of the "Nuts " that are
involved in the "Only" movement. In part you'd be right. However, I would
that you would at least continue reading this message. Think and ask
yourself, "why did he (me) use such a strange title for this message??" If
you are interested, really interested, read on. The reason is that I truly
believe that if we keep going in the direction in which we are going that as
the title implies it shall come to pass!!
On a day long ago in a time we of today have no knowledge of, lived a
man. Not an ordinary man as we think of man. This man had (I guess like
me) a mission and purpose. His was (and remains) much more important
and harder than mine to fulfill. Yet He did it completely. He was to show
the love of the Father which sent him to us. Did he say, "I'm not sure I
want to go through with this ??" Well, he didn't use the words such as the
ones I put in his mouth (this is an example of what these new, easier to
read and understand bibles might put it.) What actually spoken was, "And
he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my
Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I
will, but as thou wilt." (Matthew 26:39). That is what the grieving man sent
by God said!! Notice please, he said ..."let this cup (situation) pass (avoid
or not happen) from me". Now notice as this man sent from God says,
"Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt". Meaning this is not my
decision but yours. Why don't we of today feel as strongly as this man sent
from God did? Maybe because we've been told this is only allegory or
fiction?? Maybe because today we care more for ourselves then we do for
anyone else. A hard thing to admit even if only to ourselves. We not only
live in a wicked, sinful world we are they who have made it this way!! We
have told God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to take a walk! We don't need
you, we have scholar's, science, and wisdom! We have no need of you, so
git!! One day when it's your turn to do what the Bible says, "And as it is
appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: " (Hebrews
9:27). What then will you say to this man who was sent by God??
One last thing, The man that God sent was Jesus!! His only begotten
Son!! Not his one and only son and the many other (and wrong) ways
Jesus' deity is obscured in these easier to read and understand so-called
bibles state!! Jesus mad it possible by His death, burial, and resurrection
(according to the Scriptures) made your tomorrow a reality. Whether you
chose to believe or not!! He gave his life so that you could have many
tomorrows. What you choose to do about this is most certainly your
choice. In the end the final choice will have been made and made by you
and you alone!!
If one day you run out of tomorrows you will know what is meant by
"If tomorrow never comes". I pray that you and the world changes and
believes that God doesn't want you to try and change what He is (God is
the same today, tomorrow, and forever) nor try to change His mind (God
doesn't change, we do). Repent (I know of a lady that lost a job for the
mere use of this word) and come to believe that God is right and we need
to agree with God!! Remember what God told Job?? "Where wast thou
when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast
understanding." (Job 38:4). This also applies to you and me. If you don't
like what I've written this time. Maybe it will cause you to think, ponder,
and maybe repent?? Jesus died for you, will you live for Him??
Should you have concerns, questions, or want to know more, feel free
to e-mail or write at the address below.
With love in Christ, whose servant I am and yours too,
Pastor Popeye
pastorsimas@hyannisbaptistchurch.org
Or write snail mail at:
Hyannis Baptist Church
Po Box 34
West Hyannisport, MA
02672-0034
Psalms 12:6-7 and Ephesians 3:8
Join us now on the web!!
http//:www.hyannisbaptistchurch.org
Where The Truth Shall Make You Free!!
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