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2010-08-24 - Heat Advisory
For the last couple months, about half the time, our area (along with many
others) has been under a heat advisory, with actual temperatures inching
past 100, a good number of times - and heat indexes sometimes reaching as
high as 120. People have died, not only from overwork in the heat - but even
by simply sitting on their porch. When we read or hear of these heat advisories
on a weather forecast, we know to take precautions: Stay indoors as much
as possible. Drink before you think you are thirsty. Be especially solicitious
of the elderly and anyone else especially vulnerable. Never go outside, or
anywhere in a vehicle, without water. Even swimming, normally a fun way to
cool down, isn't wise, for excessive temperatures are unhealthy for swimming.
As Christians, we are familiar with another type of heat advisory. We know
that for those who believe in Christ as Savior, eternity will be spent with
Him (see John 3:16 and Ephesians 6:8-9). As a just God, Who wants all to
be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4), He will provide opportunities for salvation,
to all people. But for those who reject our Savior, another future is promised:
Quoting Christ: Matthew 25:41b (NASB) "Depart from
Me, accursed ones, into the eternal fire which has been prepared for the
devil and his angels."
If you haven't accepted Christ as Savior - if you aren't certain that you
will spend eternity with Him - and if you would like help with this, feel
free to write any of our writers (mhoskins@...,adam@..., david@..., lisa@...
or myself), and we'll be glad to assist you. If you know someone who is in
that position, I encourage you to pray, to ask God to allow you the privelege
of being part of sharing the Good News of the salvation God secured for that
person, 2000 years ago on the cross - all there for the asking.
IHFHBOH
Adam
acdum@hotmail.com
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