Lareau Lindquist

Daniel Webster once stated that the most awesome thought he ever had was the realization that he would one day stand before God to give an account of his life. Indeed this truth is taught in the Word . . .

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad (2 Corinthians 5:10). So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12)

Yes! You have an appointment with God

It is an appointment that you cannot break nor postpone. In God’s timing, you and I will individually stand before Him. Let's begin to live with an increased awareness of that day. We are surrounded by people who have no realization of life beyond death. Glen Drake said, The world has forgotten in its concern with the left and the right, that there is an above and a below. We are passing through the earthly scene only briefly. Stuart Hamblin wrote these lyrics . . . This troubled world is not my final home.

But does today matter? It matters greatly. This day is preparation for that day. Whether you are young or old, today is building toward tomorrow and toward the ultimate tomorrow, which will be an eternity with Jesus in His heaven.

Make this day a positive preparation for that day

Today and every day, God has something for you to do. Whether young or old, we are to be about His work. God's word to the young is this . . . Remember your Creator in the days of your youth (Eccl, 12:10. Similarly Paul wrote to His young colleague, Timothy, Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example (1 Timothy 4:12). God has something for all of us to be and to do as long as we are alive. I am impressed that God called Moses to the greatest and most challenging ministry of his life when he was eighty years old (Exodus 3-4). We need to always have our ears open to the voice of God.

God's promises are for you today and right on through old age.

In Isaiah 46, He speaks to His people.... to all of His people and says, I have upheld you since you were conceived, and have carried you since your birth. Even to your old age and grey hairs I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you: I will sustain you and I will rescue you (Verses 3-4). He has been working in us in the past and He promises to do so in the future ... right up through your old age. If you are already there, that promise is still for you. If you are far from old age, it is a promise you can carry today and every day well into old age. Look at the specific promises in the text…

I will carry you. In Isaiah 40:11, He tells us where and how He carries us. It says that lie carries us close to His heart.... not at a distance but right up close to His heart. Believe it because it is true. You are so special to Him.

I will sustain you. Even in the heaviest and darkest times the entire nature of His being will steady you, will sustain you, will see you through.

I will rescue you. In other words, nothing will destroy you. He is always on a 'rescue operation' on your behalf and mine. You may have tough times, seventies, and a lot more. But YOU, the core you, cannot be damaged or destroyed. He has promised to rescue you. When we get to heaven, you and I will see the full picture and we will rehearse to one another His repeated 'rescues' on our behalf.