This is an extra blog. Sometimes something comes along that just won’t wait until the Friday blog, and this is one of those times.

         This past week our sign maker, Carla Krom, waded through the snow and endured the cold to put a new sign up. I told her she didn’t need to do that, she’s short and we could easily lose her in the deep snow, but she got it changed. Her signs are always good and we get a lot of good responses to her signs, but this one for this week is thought provoking for any believer. It says, simply, WILL ANYONE BE IN HEAVEN BECAUSE OF YOU?

         For a Christian, I don’t think there is any question more to the point. We can do lots of things and be known for our accomplishments and our stands, but if we, as Christians, have not shown the way to heaven for people, have we succeeded? People see, and are affected, by what we do. Every move, every word, every deed. What will your impact be?

         There is a song by Ray Boltz that is one of the most powerful songs I have heard. It brings home to me the need to always do as Jesus would do. People may be impressed by your home or your vehicles or the other things you populate your life with, but that really doesn’t matter even a little. What matters is, did you show them Jesus.

         Following are the words to the song. I am sorry you cannot hear the music, but most of the song is spoken, anyway. Just read the words and imagine yourself just entering into glory.

 

Thank You

by Ray Boltz

 

Last night I dreamed I went to heaven

And you were there with me
We walked upon the streets of gold
Beside the crystal sea
We heard the angels singing
Then someone called your name
You turned and saw this young man
And he was smiling as he came
And he said friend you may not know me now
And then he said but wait
You used to teach my Sunday School
When I was only eight
And every week you would say a prayer
Before the class would start
And one day when you said that prayer
I asked Jesus in my heart
Thank you for giving to the Lord

I am a life that was changed

Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave

Then another man stood before you
And said remember the time

A missionary came to your church
And his pictures made you cry
You didn't have much money
But you gave it anyway
Jesus took the gift you gave
And that's why I'm here today

Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed

Thank you for giving to the Lord

I am so glad you gave

One by one they came
Far as the eyes could see
Each life somehow touched
By your generosity
Little things that you had done
Sacrifices made
Unnoticed on the earth

In heaven now proclaimed
And I know that up in heaven
You're not supposed to cry
But I am almost sure
There were tears in your eyes
As Jesus took your hand
And you stood before the Lord
He said, my child look around you

For great is your reward

 

Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am a life that was changed
Thank you for giving to the Lord
I am so glad you gave
I am so glad you gave...