THERE HE GOES; HERE HE COMES-- IT'S ALL ABOUT LOCATION AND PERSPECTIVE

On two early evenings on the cruise ship, we watched the sun set over the ocean. I've enjoyed sunsets for ages.

It also saddens me somewhat. I guess I'm thinking that yet another day has come to end. A day that a gracious God has given me. Upon further examination I should ask myself, "What have I done for His glory, for His kingdom this day?" I'm afraid that would sadden me even more on most days.

But on the cruise (and at other times) I'm reminded that while we're seeing the end of a day, others in other parts of the world are seeing the sun rise as we see it set. Now, that's nothing that you didn't know, but it does emphasize location and perspective.

At a funeral once, I heard a pastor say that as we see our loved one passing to another shore and we're saddened at the loss, those on the other side are waiting to greet our loved one and are happy at his/her arrival. Of course that's only true if the deceased is a Christian.

For only separation and loneliness await the one who has rejected the gift of grace. For the one who never experienced salvation. For the one who did not believe, confess, repent and embrace Jesus as Lord and Savior.

It's not too late. As long as there is breath in the body. Seek Him today. You'll improve your eternal location, and you'll reap the benefits of a proper perspective in this life, too.