If there is one sad expression of regret and disappointment that I have so often heard, then it must be this: “I wish I knew!”

Chances are that by then, its too late!

The two areas where such regrets are often heard is in marriage and traveling to a new location, far away from home! Such an expression would signal two things:

-Either the person was told but decided to ignore, or
-The person was denied some basic but crucial and essential information!

If I were to chose, I would have chosen to know something and decide otherwise than to do something for lack of information.

Perhaps the greatest regret will be when Jesus finally returns and you find your name missing? I don’t want to even think about it! But is that for real?

According to Mathew 7:21-23, some of those who have over the years been actively involved in preaching the good news will be left out by the Lord himself. It’s indeed sad to note that the Lord will deny having
a knowledge of such! Why? “Because they did their own things and not what God expected of them.

But it will even be worse to those who passed the information. The word of God says that such will be condemned. If you have time, read Mathew 5:17-19 and see what the good Lord told His disciples while on earth.

So, for those of us who share this word, there are several points that we need to recall.

-You and I must continue learning at the feet of the cross
-You and I must preach and teach what the Bible says. If you and I don’t believe what the Bible teaches how then can we teach others?
-We must stay away from the traditions. If any doctrine is not supported by the sure word, then we should re-examine it
-You and I must stay away from condemning anyone.
-If you and I believe that we are on the right path, then we should go
a head while leaving everything to the good Lord

What about the hearers?

-They should be careful not to believe anything.
-It becomes each ones responsibility to examine himself/herself daily to see if they are in the faith. You must be willing to put all things into test
-Ignorance will never be an excuse for entry into the kingdom
-Spend time with the word and plead with the good Lord to help you understand Him better
-When it comes to our salvation, its an individual thing. We are saved as individuals and not as a family, community, etc

As we near the end of time, let us pray for one another so as not to be found wanting. Let us take all precautions now than regretting at the last minute! Shall we?

Just a thought.

Pr Birai
612-386-4608
www.themaranathasdachurch.org
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Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:08:12 -0700 [03/30/2009 06:08:12 AM CDT]
From: Absalom Birai
Subject: Re: I wish I knew!