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The Rogers are devout Christians who have built a strong family. Their father has a special interest in the spirtual condition of each of his children and often would quiz them in order to know if they were sure of their salvation. Occasionally he would ask them to share in their own words about their relationship with Jesus Christ.
One day it was seven-year-old Jimmy's turn to express how he knew he had eternal life. Jimmy told his version: "I think it will be something like this in heaven. One day when we all get to go to Heaven, it will be time for the big angel to read from the big book the names of all the people who will be there. He will come to the Rogers family and
say, 'Daddy Rogers?' and Daddy will say, 'Here!' then the angel will
call out 'Mommy Roger?' and Mommy will say, 'Here!' Then the angel will come down to call out Susie Rogers and Mavis Rogers, and they will both say 'Here!'"
He paused, took a big deep breath and continued "And finally that big angel will read my name, Jimmy Rogers, and because I'm little and maybe he'll miss me, I'll jump and shout real loud, 'Here!' to make sure he knows I'm there."
Just a few days later there was a tragic accident. A car struck down little Jimmy Rogers as he made his way to catch the school bus. He was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, and al the family was summoned. He was in critical condition.
The little family group gathered around the bed in which little Jimmy now lay with no movement, no consciousness, and no hope for recovery.
The doctors had done all that was in their power. Jimmy would probably be gone by morning.
The family prayed and waited. Late in the night the little boy seemed to be stirring a bit. They all moved closer. They saw his lips move;j ust one word was all he uttered before he passed from this life.
But what a word of comfort and hope for a grieving family he was to leave behind.
In the clear voice of a little boy, loud and clear enough so
all could hear and understand, little Jimmy Rogers said the one word;
"HERE!"
And then he was gone.
Author: Robert Strand
Hmm....I wonder.....will you have made sure that your
child will say to the Father "Here," or will even you be able
to say "Here "
To make sure that you and your children can, then you need
to teach your children and yourself, that the story of Jesus is
not just a old fable, but indeed is the truth and reality.
When we stand before the throne of God, it will be to late to say
"Well you know what the world was like, never knowing who
or what to believe, I just didn't know, or the actions of
others.....you see there will be no excuses for Your own
actions.........He gave your children to you to raise up in the
wisdom and knowledge of Him. They are your gift from Him, You are His gift and what you do with your life is the gift that you will give back to Him.
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