Dear Ones,
Hope you have a great day! I am still catching up around here and plan to do some cooking and baking, cards, studying etc.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
Haven’t we all had times when we are surprised by the Lord? He speaks to us through our daily circumstances or maybe a word from a brother or sister who has no awareness that it is hitting a need that we have etc. I love that the Lord uses so many means to get through to us that surprises us.

While Al and I were in Iowa over the weekend to watch our granddaughter play soccer, we along with her parents, cheered for her and her team. It ended up 0 to 0 and we got to see Lily after the game and walked with her to her Kansas State team bus. Al and I went to find our car and then before going home we went once more to the stadium. But what had been filled with people just a short time before, was now completely empty. It gave me a rather eerie feeling for how quickly things changed. Now there was no crowd cheering, just emptiness.

My thoughts went to the end day when we will stand before the Lord and give account of our life. For those who know the Lord, we will only be judged by the works we have done or failed to do; but for those who have not received the Lord, there will be eternal judgment and being sent into the outer darkness of hell. Even though they had been cheered on by the crowds prior, they now have to stand alone before God who judges rightly. No more chances given, for the arena is empty of those who were on their side.

As I thought about this, I just prayed that I would not fail to share the Lord with others. They may be cheered on by others of the world now, but that is all going to pass away. Then one day they have to give account before the righteous judge. As it says in II Cor. 6:2, “Behold, now is the favorable time: behold now is the day of salvation.” So let us all not be silent, but share the Lord every chance we get.

Challenge for today: Ask the Lord to open up opportunities for you to witness of Him to all those around you and give you holy boldness.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy