What would/will/do you give up for JESUS CHRIST?

 Hello All!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!!!

   Upon reading that great news media - FACEBOOK - of which we KNOW tells the truth.  LOL  :)  Any way, on facebook it reads would you give up alcohol forever for 3 billion dollars.  Well, many people would and will work to keep that money.

  However, here is my question to you all:  Would you give up:  alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, cursing, or any other vice FOR JESUS CHRIST.

   Yes, you may solve some problems with 3 billion dollars, but when you die------ what then?  Heaven or hell?  I will step out and say that if someone could leap out and get the 3 billion (if that was reality), I would imagine Salvation and Jesus Christ would be far from their minds.

   We can't live to serve 2 masters - it is either God or the world. The choice is simple; the follow through is tough.

                      Now, to change thoughts:

   You have heard of the movie blackhawk down - based on a true story of trying to save American soldiers from the Somalian militia.  I listened to the story today from the sergeant, a ranger, who was involved in the mission and knows what a fight for life is all about.  His faith in Jesus Christ made a difference in his life and the men he commanded.  He stated they were outnumbered as the Somalians had a 10,000 man militia, far outnumbering the American rangers.  He expected they would die, but God intervened and he stated he felt a peace and when speaking to his men, they saw calmness in his voice.  The only way he can explain their surviving is by God's intervention. 

  Later the men came to him and asked what he had and they wanted it.  Many men were led to the LORD through his testimony.  He was in a fight for his life; something none of us will experience.  He firmly believes he, and the ones who survived did so because of God being there with them.

  But we do have an enemy that comes to kill, deceive and destroy and his name is satan.  So what do we do?  Get 3 billion dollars and isolate ourselves, OR, turn to the only one who gives us life after death?

  If you would like to hear Jeff Struecker's story click on the link.  The audio is 36 minutes long.  I do hope this touches you as it did me.  

  Thank you for reading with me. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny