I Got a Reality Check This Morning

[ShilohRose]

I received a telephone call letting me know that one of my great-uncles had died. Just two weeks ago, his daughter gave a birthday party for him and his wife. He was very sick, and while his death was not a complete shock, I didn't expect for him to die this soon. It put into perspective the temper tantrum I had thrown earlier this morning because the Holy Spirit was telling me that I should not do something I was about to do (sounds ominous I know, but it was all over what brand of cereal I was going to eat . I caved to my old nature, and I'm trying not to worry about the consequences of this latest stupidity.) My great-uncle's death reminded me that there are only two things in this world that really matter-- Are you saved, and are you following Jesus? Everything else is fluff, doesn't matter. Whatever else happens, if we are following His leading, it will always be for God's Glory and our ultimate good. I have a very hard time with this priniciple because I have a fearful personality. It is such a foundational belief, but it is very difficult for me to have faith in it. Maybe I will remember the next time I get in a tizzy over something.

[anath]

Thank you Shiloh, I needed this today.
So sorry your uncle died. Was he saved?

[ShilohRose]

Thank you Shiloh, I needed this today.
So sorry your uncle died. Was he saved?

I know that he and my aunt were members of a church and attended regularly until they both became incapacitated the last couple of years. My aunt just turned 90, and he was about the same age. That is really all I have to go on, but I think they are both saved.

[IamPJ]

Sorry to hear of your uncles death...will be praying for you and your family.

[Carl]

I received a telephone call letting me know that one of my great-uncles had died. Just two weeks ago, his daughter gave a birthday party for him and his wife. He was very sick, and while his death was not a complete shock, I didn't expect for him to die this soon. It put into perspective the temper tantrum I had thrown earlier this morning because the Holy Spirit was telling me that I should not do something I was about to do (sounds ominous I know, but it was all over what brand of cereal I was going to eat . I caved to my old nature, and I'm trying not to worry about the consequences of this latest stupidity.) My great-uncle's death reminded me that there are only two things in this world that really matter-- Are you saved, and are you following Jesus? Everything else is fluff, doesn't matter. Whatever else happens, if we are following His leading, it will always be for God's Glory and our ultimate good. I have a very hard time with this priniciple because I have a fearful personality. It is such a foundational belief, but it is very difficult for me to have faith in it. Maybe I will remember the next time I get in a tizzy over something.

Or as Paul said long ago"8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, "
Phil 3:8 (KJV)