At this time, over 2,000 years ago, Jesus was living in His last days prior to His death. He was spending time with loved ones as portrayed in the dinner in Bethany at Lazarus’ house. He is anointed with perfume by Mary. He enters Jerusalem triumphantly. Preaches in the temple after overturning the money changer tables. He gives the blessings at the Mount of Olives. He has his last supper with the beloved disciples. He is transfigured on the mount that James, Peter and John witnessed. He prays in the Garden which started the final days of being brought to the courts for judgment.
As we are to imitate Christ, we can learn from how He prioritized His last days. He spent time with loved ones in communion and fellowship. He corrected wrongs by overturning the tables. He gave blessing to the people. He taught about how He was going to prepare a place for us and about His very own death and resurrection. He prays and is ministered to for courage by Moses, Elijah, Father God and angels in the garden and on the mount of transfiguration. Saints, according to the end of days prophecy, we are in the end of days. We need to follow Jesus’ example and spend time with loved ones, mend relationships, correct what we need to correct in our lives, and most importantly, spend time with God in prayer and praise.
You may have known someone who was given a diagnosis that declared they only had days/weeks left to live. As they receive the news, they likely begin to make amends with others, spend time with loved ones, and prioritize their time to turn their heart to God telling loved ones about the gospel and making sure everyone will be in heaven. My mother received that diagnosis and did pass in weeks from cancer. I remember prioritizing my time to be with her.
Saints, we should live like we are in the end days and prioritize what is important. Repent from our sins and turn our hearts to God. We should be spending time with loved ones and people in general to share the love of God and the gospel to lead them to salvation. We should be mending relationships and asking for forgiveness. We also need to forgive those who have wronged us so we don’t hinder our own salvation as stated in Matthew 6:14-15 “ For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Living like this will bring you fulfillment and purpose that will bring about the fruits of the spirit and abundant life. The results of this type of living in peace by faith, hope and love as stated in
1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
Remember, Jesus gave His life willingly for you. He took your sin debt and paid the penalty and price with His blood. He loves you beyond measure and only thinks good thoughts about you. Just as you are today, come—come to Jesus and let Him be your Lord and Savior. Ask Him to come into your heart and abide in you. Give Him the opportunity to give you abundant life. Once you do, find a bible-believing church and profess Jesus as your Lord publicly in baptism and gain your citizenship in heaven. Don’t wait. It will be the best decision of your life. I guarantee it.
Love, Pastor Dr. Deb Walsh
