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Before you die - live!
"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth."
Proverbs 27:1
In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll writes, 'The plane was headed for New York - a routine, normally very boring flight. But this time it proved to be otherwise. As they were on their descent pattern, the pilot realised that the landing gear was not engaging. He messed around with the controls, trying again and again to get the gear to lock in place ... without success. He then asked ground control for instructions. As the plane circled the landing field, emergency crews coated the runway with foam and fire trucks and other emergency vehicles moved into position. Meanwhile, the passengers were told to manoeuver in that calm, unemotional voice pilots do so well. Flight attendants glided about the cabin with an air of cool reserve.
Passengers were told to place their heads between their knees and grab their ankles just before impact. There were tears, panic and cries of despair. Then, when the landing was only minutes away, the pilot suddenly announced over the intercom, "We are beginning our final descent. At this moment, in accordance with international aviation code established at Geneva, it is my obligation to inform you that if you believe in God you should commence prayer."'
So what's the message? 'Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth' (Pr 27:1). Live each day in the light of eternity. Keep short accounts with God and love and enjoy the people who matter. In other words, before you die - live!
written by Bob & Debby Gass & Ruth Gass Halliday
"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth."
Proverbs 27:1
In The Finishing Touch, Chuck Swindoll writes, 'The plane was headed for New York - a routine, normally very boring flight. But this time it proved to be otherwise. As they were on their descent pattern, the pilot realised that the landing gear was not engaging. He messed around with the controls, trying again and again to get the gear to lock in place ... without success. He then asked ground control for instructions. As the plane circled the landing field, emergency crews coated the runway with foam and fire trucks and other emergency vehicles moved into position. Meanwhile, the passengers were told to manoeuver in that calm, unemotional voice pilots do so well. Flight attendants glided about the cabin with an air of cool reserve.
Passengers were told to place their heads between their knees and grab their ankles just before impact. There were tears, panic and cries of despair. Then, when the landing was only minutes away, the pilot suddenly announced over the intercom, "We are beginning our final descent. At this moment, in accordance with international aviation code established at Geneva, it is my obligation to inform you that if you believe in God you should commence prayer."'
So what's the message? 'Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth' (Pr 27:1). Live each day in the light of eternity. Keep short accounts with God and love and enjoy the people who matter. In other words, before you die - live!
written by Bob & Debby Gass & Ruth Gass Halliday
