创49：1－28 Genesis 49:1-28
序言: 我要来了!
有一位在教会实习的神学生,他第一次在一间叫会讲道,当他讲有关耶稣再来的时候,讲到了一半,忘记要说什么,也非常激动,就说 … 我要来了! 我要来了! 我要来了! 在第三次的时候,突然间,他推倒讲台,跌到在台下,幢到台下的老婆婆,就赶快说,” 对不起,对不起,对不起!”我不是故意的!婆婆对那年轻的传导人说:”婆婆说, “不用向我说, 对不起。”你已经三次的提醒我,”我要来了。”可是我自己不相信而已。|| 今天, 我要向坐在前面第一排的人保证, 如果 我会不记得什么, 我会用四次来提醒你们, 给你们加倍有时间准备! 所以,不用要怕!
当一个人在这个世界已经活了很多年，他要来到他生命的末期的时候，他对他的生命会有几那种的看法：(1)他可能会有后悔的感觉－因为他可能有很多计划和事情他要去做的，但是他现在不能去做了。(2) 他也可能对要离开世界这件事存有惧怕的心情，不知道他会对那里去, 是去天堂, 或者是去地狱。(3) 他也有可能，像许多人，在还没有离开世界以前－将他自己的生命处理妥当, 比如去环绕世界、或写一本书或笔记或自传、而且还将他所有的孩子召来, 将他的后事交代清楚、将财产也分给他的子女。这就是雅各所做的。他活到147岁临死之前，将他的孩子召来,对他们说他最后的话。
在创世纪 49：1－2， 我们读，“雅各叫了他的儿子们来，说：「你们都来聚集，我好把你们日后必遇的事告诉你们。雅各的儿子们，你们要聚集而听，要听你们父亲以色列的话。”
雅各是一个有负责任的父亲。他不要安安静静，一声不出的离开这个世界，将后事让他的孩子随便的处理，给他们有什么纷争的。没有，他一一的对他12个孩子交代清清楚楚。
在这个整个49章里面，我们看到，一个父亲，在他在离开世界以前，在他的病床上面，为他每一个儿子所说的祝福。一个人最后的话语是非常的重要；在犹太文化里是这样，在华人的文化里面也是这样。最后的话语是那个将要离开我们的人的心愿、是他的吩咐、也是分财产的时候;它带着一种的权力。||让我们来看雅各对他12儿子说一些什么话。
当我们在看创始记49章时。通常人为它给这个题目: 雅各为他的12个儿子祝福! 但是,若是我们更深入的来看,我们就发觉到, 雅各不但有祝福,他也有责备,他也有预言。什么是祝福、责备与预言呢?
祝福 - 是现在, 雅各祈求神现在赐他孩子们福气
责备 - 是以前, 雅各责备他孩子以前的过错
预言 - 是将来的, 雅各好把他孩子们日后必遇的事告诉他们
今天,我要与大家分享的题目是: “你的生命算什么”
我要用两个问题与大家讨论我们今天的题目：
(1) 你的生命有多少数量？或者分量呢？
(2) 你的生命有什么质量呢？或者你的生命有何价值呢？
(A) 你的生命有多少数量呢？
让我用一个图表来形容雅各12个儿子的生命有多少“数量” 。
第几个儿子 | 雅各的儿子 | 圣经节 |
1） 6） 7） | 流便, 以萨迦, 但 | (49:3-4 节) (49:14-15) (16-17节) 2节 |
2） 3） | 西缅， 利未 | (49:5-7节) 3节, 每人 1 ½节 |
4） 11） | 犹大, 约瑟 | (49:8-12节) (22-26节) 5节 |
5） 8） 9） 10） 12） | 西布伦, 迦得, 亚设, 拿弗他利, 便雅悯 | (49:13节) (19节) (20节) (21节) (27节) 1节 |
从这个图表来看，雅各的12个儿子的生命，在 “数量”方面是有一定的差别。对大多数的儿子们，父亲只说了一两句话。但是,特别对犹大和约瑟，父亲就有很多话说。
这是为什么呢？因为他们生命的 “数量”非常多、非常丰满、非常有分量。所以，爸爸临死之前，有很多话对他们说。
创49：28 说，“这一切是以色列的十二支派；这也是他们的父亲对他们所说的话，为他们所祝的福，都是按著各人的福分为他们祝福。”
这就是他们领受不同数量的祝福的秘密 － 就是，“按著各人的福分为他们祝福。”是怎样才算是“按个人的福分”呢？我要提醒我们上个礼拜，Pastor Jack 对我们讲的信息，雅各怎样祝福玛拿西与以法莲呢?－ 虽然玛拉西是长子，雅各用他的双手，交叉，将他的右手放在以法莲的头上，左手放在玛拉西的头上。这也是，““按著各人的福分为他们祝福”的比喻。雅各的话满有效力，是带来祝福，并且也是说预言;就是为后来,为将来所要发生的事情,向他每一个孩子来作预言。
亲爱的兄弟姊妹，你活到这样大的年龄，你的生命存有多少呢？ 是不是好像雅各的10个儿子，只能够(e-tit)用一两句话来形容你一生的生命吗，或者你能够(e-tit)用五句或六句来形容你的生命呢？主耶稣说： 他来了是要赐给每一位相信他的有一个丰盛的生命。（约10：10）。 你得到这个生命吗？你是否是享受到丰盛的生命呢？
我们再来看：
圣经说，“按著各人的福分为他们祝福”不但是对于数量的祝福来说而已，更重要的是，“按著各人的福分为他们祝福”也是指“质量” 的祝福来说。
原则／功课：
主耶稣在路加福音用愚蠢的财主的比喻教导我们说：“人的生命不在乎家道丰富。”（路12：15）[就是, 财产有多少,或车有多大只]
是的，我们的生命的数量与素质不在乎我们吃的食物、喝的东西、穿的衣服、住的房子、驾的汽车。我们对这些都有需要。它们是我们生命的一部分。可是，生命更重要的另外一部分是叫： “品格”、或称 “品德” 是我们生命里面的素质。
让我们来看第二个问题：
(B) 你的生命有什么质量呢？
－ 或者你的生命有何价值呢？
我们再来看雅各的12个儿子的生命。他们都相当的不同，差别是在那里呢？是的，差别是在他们怎样将他们的生命活出来；就决定他们生命有什么素质，有何价值了。让我们简单的看雅各每一个儿子：
1. 流便 －是犯奸淫之子，身为长子, 他是雅各,“力量强壮的时候生的，本当大有尊荣，权力超众。”（49：3）但他不洁净，他也企图在家中霸占父亲的地位与权威。因为,“他上了你父亲的床，污秽了他父亲的榻。”（49：3，4）他的父亲就责备他,使他,“必不得居首位” (49:4)
在今天的环境，我们是不是有同样事情发生在我们华人社会呢？肯定是有的。最近,我们报纸也记载了一些有名的人士,他们一旦有了地位,就胡思乱想,行为不谨慎,做了垃圾的事。
第一个儿子是奸淫之子, 他失去了长子的名分与地位。我们来看接下来的两个儿子。
2. 西缅 和利未是弟兄。 – 他们是暴力之子 －因为他们的怒气冲天, 残忍残暴；他们的怨恨忿的心真强，杀害人命，残忍的对待野兽 。他们仇恨变成谋杀。为了替妹妹报仇，就将示剑全城的人完全杀死。(创34) 他们作恶多端, 同心同谋欺骗了示剑的人，雅各就给他们这个预言，“他们分居在雅各家里，散住在以色列地中。”（49：7）
在现今的新加坡社会，我们有没有残暴的人呢？有！最近，报纸报告一件有名人士，他的豪华跑车撞死一只狗，连车牌也丢在现场，他就溜走了。被人认到他的车牌，他才承认是他做的。
3. 犹大必会被他的弟兄们赞美，他父亲，雅各也没有对他说一句不好听的话。犹大是个君王，像森林的狮子带领以色列国。对他出来必定有一位叫“细罗【就是赐平安者】来到，万民都必归顺。” （49：10）
这个预言是指将来的一位，名叫，“赐平安者”就是耶稣基督。所以，雅各对犹大的预言是非常重要的。马太福音的第一章有这样的记载，犹大是耶稣基督的祖先。
4. 西布伦是个避难所因为他住在海口，成为给船安歇，给水手休息的地方。（49:13）
5. 以萨迦是一只强壮的驴子， 是受苦的仆人，成为一个做牛做马的族群，有能力强壮的抬重担。 （49:14，15）
6. 但 是道上的蛇，路中的毒蛇，咬伤与绊倒路上的人 。他也必判断他的子民。（49:16，17）
7. 迦得是得胜者。他被敌军追逼，但他却要反败为胜，制服他的敌人。（49:19）
8. 亚设是供应者。他的地必出产又肥又美的粮食，供应给君王香甜的食品。（49:20）
9. 拿弗他利 是一只自由的母鹿，很会生育鹿子；他言语温柔 。（49:21）
10. 约瑟是多结果子的树枝，是水泉旁多结果的枝子；他的枝条探出墙外。
（49：22）他也必得到神的帮助你。全能者必将天上所有的福，地里所藏的福，以及生产抚养的福，都赐给他。（49：26）他也是埃及和以色列人的王子。
11. 便雅悯是个撕掠的豺狼，早晨要吃他所抓的，晚上还要分他所夺的。（49:27）
亲爱主内的兄弟姐妹，从雅各给他12个儿子这样长的形容里面，请问，是不是有些 “素质”和 “品德” 是你渴慕要成为你自己的呢？也有那些我们不会要的呢？若我们有流便、西缅、利未、但、或便雅悯的坏行为和习惯， 好像犯色情罪、怨恨、愤怒、残酷、暴力、像毒蛇攻击人，或好像豺狼，一直等着攻击别人，…可能今天，我们需要来到神的面前认罪悔改，请他赦免与原谅我们的罪。
若在我们的生命里，有了像犹大、西布伦、以萨迦、迦得、亚设、拿弗他利和约瑟的好品德，学习怎带领人、服侍、关怀、坚强毅力、努力的生产、与结好果子，那么赞美神，并且继续成为你周围的人的祝福 －因为这些是神要你做的。
现在，我们来看最后的一点， 但是请我们先来看一部video。
故事：三只小猪 (video)- (是广东话的video)
这部video是我们很熟悉的，但是它教导我们非常重要的功课 －我们用什么来建造我们的房屋就决定了我们的房屋会坚固或是很容易倒塌。
我要建议这间屋子就是你的生命, 那些建筑材料代表你培养你的生命所用的素质和品德。
(C) 你要用什么材料培养你的生命呢？
在哥林多前书3 章, 使徒保罗说耶稣是我们信仰的根基,是不会摇动的. 如果有人想要在你的信仰扑另外一个根基, 这是没有用,没有可能的。 但是我们已经承认主耶稣是我们的救主, 他是我们的根基。感谢主! 现在, 我们要建立在根基上的房屋是靠我们要用什么材料了。
在哥林多前书3:12-15 - 保罗提到两种不同的材料:
(1) 第一种材料是 – 金, 银, 宝石 - 这些是重, 和贵重的材料, 是有能力抵挡火烧的考验, 有能力在大风大浪中站的起的材料。
(2) 第二种材料是- 木材,稻草, 禾秸 (chek) - 这些是轻,和不值钱的材料。火一来, 就会把它们烧毁了。 风一来, 他们也会坍塌。
请问: 你的信心是用什么样的材料建立的呢?
让我提议,属灵的材料像金,银和宝石包括以下的东西: 包括心灵,诚实, 公义, 信心, 爱心, 等。此外, 还有以下的永久材料:
1) 上帝的话 - 我们要常常, 就是每天读圣经,若你不会读, 就听圣经, 因为圣经是我们属灵生命的粮食。
2) 祷告 - 我们应当常常喜乐,不停祷告,凡事感恩。祷告就好像我们灵命的呼吸。如果我们不祷告, 我们的灵命就没有活气。我们可以用五个手指, 来帮忙与培养我们祷告的习惯。
3) 顺服神 - 就是不只是做听道的人, 我们也是要做行道的人。 如果我们每个礼拜来教会听神的话, 每天读圣经, 但是不按着圣经去作， 行事为人, 我们的生命不会改变的。
4) 为神做美好的见证 - 我们在我们的日常生活里,主给我们机会接触人,我们可以向他们述说神为我们做的事情, 在我们身上所行的神迹奇事，说他对我们多么好，怎样帮助我们。 这就是为主做见证了。
终言:
亲爱的主内兄弟姊妹, 我们当中有一些年轻人, 大多数的是比较老的。 那些有年纪的, 已经活了很多年了,当我们回想时, 我们觉得 - 是真的, 生命就好像一场梦, 它很快的来, 也很快的就过去。就好像雅各书4:14 说, 我们的生命就像一片云雾, 转眼见,就消失了。 所以, 我们要谨慎, 做有智慧人, 一生一世来跟随主, 使用坚固的材料来培养我们的生命。
有一位西方学者说:
“在我们的后面的, 和在我们的前面的, 与在我们里头的相比, 都是小事情。” (安德伸)
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.” (Ralph Waldo Anderson)
让我们唱一手歌来提醒我们, 也与主说: 我们一生一世要跟随主。
歌曲: “一世人跟随你”
我们同心祷告:
亲爱的天父上帝,我们感谢您今天提醒我们:生命是宝贵的, 我们必须谨慎, 有智慧的处理我们的生命, 因为,我们怎样种, 我们就会有怎样有收成。请你帮助我们使用永恒的材料来建立我们的生命。感谢主,靠耶穌得胜的名。啊们!
Introduction
When a person has lived his life for many years and then comes to the end of his life, there could be several different responses. (1)He could feel regretful – that he has many plans and many things in life that he wanted to do but he had not been able to do them. (2) Or he could be fearful that he is leaving this world, and not knowing where he is going. (3) Or he could, like many people do, get ready for his coming eventuality – by taking stock of his life, such as writing a book or biography, and calling all his children together to give them his final instructions and distribute his inheritance. This was what Jacob did.
In Genesis 49:1-2, we read, “Then Jacob called together all his sons and said, “Gather around me, and I will tell you what will happen to each of you in the days to come. “Come and listen, you sons of Jacob; listen to Israel, your father.”
Jacob wanted to be a responsible father to his 12 children. He did not want to leave things undone and unspoken, but clearly leave words of instructions for all his children. Here, these words are the words of blessing from a father to his children, at his deathbed. The last words of any person are very important; they the wishes, the last wishes of the person, and they carry power. Let us look at what Jacob said to his 12 children.
I would like to discuss two questions with you are we look at the last words of Jacob spoken during the last day of his life in Genesis Chapter 49,
1. What is the quantity of your life?
2. What is the quality of your life?
A. Firstly, What is the quantity of your life?
We discover that in Genesis chapter 49, Jacob knew that he was about to leave this world, so these are the last words of Jacob to his sons, and we all know that the “last words” are very important words, both in the Hebrew culture and in Chinese culture. They are, you might say, his last blessings or “yu zhu” for his sons. To the Chinese, it is often the time to distribute the old man’s inheritance or “fen jia chang.”
When we read about the “blessings” of Jacob for his 12 sons, some of them were actually not blessings, but they are really Jacob’s “pronouncements of judgment” of the lives of his sons, and prophecies concerning what would happen to them in future. Some of them are short others are long.
The quantity of life of Jacob’s 12 sons could be described just one OR a few verses, as follows:
1. Reuben – (v.3-4) 2 verses
2. Simeon – (v. 5-7 3 verses,
3. Levi - each 1 ½ verses)
4. Judah – (v. 8-12) 5 verses
5. Zebulun – (v. 13) 1 verse
6. Issachar – (v. 14-15) 2 verses
7. Dan – (v. 16-17) 2 verses
8. Gad – (v. 19) 1 verse
9. Asher – (v. 20) 1 verse
10 Naphtali – (v. 21) 1 verse
1 Joseph – (v. 22-26) 5 verses
12 Benjamin – (v. 27) 1 verse
Each and everyone of Jacob’s 12 sons received some kind of blessing or comments but we could clearly see that there is a difference in the quantity of each of the lives of Jacob’s 12 sons. Why? The Bible tells us in verse 28:
“All these are the 12 tribes of Israel, and this is what their father said to them when he blessed them, giving each the blessing appropriate to him.”
This is the secret to why the quantity of blessing is different for each of them – that it is given “appropriate” to them. In what way is it appropriate? I would like to remind us of Pastor Jack’s message to us last week. In it, he talks about how He blessed Manasseh and Ephraim. Although Manasseh was the older son, but Jacob crossed his hand and put his right hand of blessing on Ephraim, and his left hand on Manasseh. This again is an example of how he gave “each the blessing appropriate to him.” They were both to be words of appropriate blessings, as well as words of prophecy.
The appropriateness of Jacob’s blessings (and curses) for his 12 children not only applies to the quantity of the blessings, but also applies to the quality of the blessings.
Principle/lesson:
Our Lord Jesus Christ said in the Gospels that a man’s life is not made up of the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15)
Thus, let us look at our second question: What is the quality of your life?
B. What is the quality of your life?
Again, as we look at the lives of Jacob’s 12 sons, they are very different.
1. Reuben - A son of adultery, uncleanness, one who tried to usurp his father’s authority in the home.
One who defiled his father’s bed. Well, in today’s context, do we have such things happening in our Chinese society, I am sure there are such things going on. This first son is guilty of adultery. Now let’s look at the next two sons.
2. Simeon and Levi – Two sons of violence because they could not control their temper and it turned into violent acts of murder.
They are vengeful and cruel. They killed the whole city of Shechem to revenge the rape committed by one man upon their sister.
3. Judah – Jacob had all praise but no negative words for Judah. He was to be the Ruler, a lion, and one who rules like the lion rules as the king of the jungle.
4. Zebulun – A haven for ships and seafarers.
5. Issachar – A slave that bears heavy burdens.
6. Dan – A serpent, viper and judge of those who passed by.
7. Gad – A fighter who comes from the back to win.
8. Asher – A supplier of rich food for nobles and kings.
9. Naphtali – A doe that is free and productive.
10 Joseph – A fruitful vine that bears good fruit and is blessed with abundant blessings.
11 Benjamin – A ravenous wolf that devours its prey and divides its plunder.
Dear brothers and sister in Christ, of the long list of descriptions given by Jacob to his sons, which of the qualities do you wish to become your own? Which one do you wish to describe your life too?
If we have the bad qualities of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Dan and Benjamin, if we have been involved in sexual sins, acts of violence, cruel, a vicious serpent that attacks others or a ravenous wolf that preys on people and takes advantage of them, perhaps today, we need to come before God to admit our sins, and ask for his forgiveness.
If we have the good qualities of Judah, Zebulun, Issachar, Gad, Asher, Naphtali and Joseph, if we have been living our life in the way of the Lord, if we are growing in the qualities of leadership, security, servanthood, care, helpfulness, good fighting spirit, productivity and fruitfulness, then give praise to God and continue to be a blessings to people around you.
Let us look closely at the passage again. Very obviously, two persons stand out: Judah and Joseph. They are examples of the 2 sons of Jacob whose life are well-lived, full of quantity and quality. Let us take a much closer look at them.
Jacob’s Son | Prophecy, good remarks | Prophecy, judgment |
Judah 4th son (Son of Leah) | Praise by brothers, feared by enemies by honored and worshiped by relatives. Described as a victorious young lion; a restful lion he crouches; and a lioness feared by all. A ruler who will produce descendants of rulers, until the One whom all nations will honor. He ties his foal to a vine – the fruitfulness of the land so that he does not worry about his foal (ass) eating from the choicest vine. He washes his clothes in wine – meaning the abundance of wine at this time, even enough to use for washing clothes. The phrase, “His eyes darker than wine and teeth whiter than milk” seems to refer to the leader’s beauty, and also the abundance of these two commodities. | No negative prophecy. Note: Even though he was NOT the firstborn, he has taken over Reuben’s place in inheriting the rights of the firstborn – this is significant in Israel’s early history. |
Joseph | Joseph could compare with Judah in receiving the best and most blessings from Jacob his father. But he will face plenty of attacks and harassments. But God grant him help upon help. The Mighty One, Shepherd and Rock will come to strengthen his arm and bow, and be his help and rescue. He will shower him with blessing upon blessing – of heavens above, watery depths below, and of human breast and womb on earth, and of his father, “surpass the blessings of the ancient mountains, reaching to the heights of the eternal hills.” He is a prince among his brothers. | No negative comments. Note: While Judah was promised to become the royal king, Joseph was to be the prince – this is significant in Israel’s early history. |
Now let’s go on to our final point, but before that, let us watch a video.
Story: (The story of the three little pigs)
The story of the three little pigs are very familiar – but it teaches us a very important lesson. What you use to build the house will determine whether your house will remain or not. May I suggest that the house is your life, and the materials you use to build your life are the qualities and character that you seek to cultivate for your life.
C. What do you want to build your life on?
In 1 Corinthians 3, the Apostle Paul says that Jesus Christ is our firm foundation and it cannot be shaken. If anyone tries to lay another foundation for your faith other than Jesus Christ, then, it is useless. But, as a Christian, we have professed our faith in Jesus Christ, and He is our foundation. But now, what kind of building we build on this foundation depends largely on the kind of materials that we use to build on this foundation.
In 1 Corinthians 3: 12-15, Paul described to us 2 categories of materials:
1. Wood, hay and rubble – these are very light and cheap materials.
They will not be able to stand the testing of fire, they cannot stand when the powerful storms
2. Gold silver and precious stone – these are the heavy materials and they are things that will stand the fire, and the storms of life.
Let me suggests that the spiritual materials that look like gold, silver and precious stones include these things:
(1) The word of God - Read and immerse yourself in the word of God, for they are your spiritual food, and life.
(2) Prayer – Engage in prayer. Pray for others and for yourself. Like what Ps Gilbert always say, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks.
(3) Obey and submit to God. Be a person who obeys the Word – Don’t just read the word but live out the word.
(4) Be a good testimony for the Lord. Always find opportunity to tells others what God has done for you, and how good God is to you.
(5) Be engage in good works both to Christians and outsiders – We are created for good works in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:10. Let you light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify God in heaven. Mt. 5:16.
(2) Prayer – Engage in prayer. Pray for others and for yourself. Like what Ps Gilbert always say, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks.
(3) Obey and submit to God. Be a person who obeys the Word – Don’t just read the word but live out the word.
(4) Be a good testimony for the Lord. Always find opportunity to tells others what God has done for you, and how good God is to you.
(5) Be engage in good works both to Christians and outsiders – We are created for good works in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:10. Let you light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify God in heaven. Mt. 5:16.
Question: What materials do you use to build upon your faith?
Conclusion:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, among us are younger people, and many older people. Some of us have lived many years already, and when we reflect back, we find that indeed, life is but a dream, it comes so fast and goes equally fast. Like what James said: It is like a vapor, or the grass or the flower.
Therefore, let us be wise – live our lives circumspectively before God. Because, it is only when we have God, then we have hope. Like the song goes:
But like me, even though you have live the most part of your life, there are still many tomorrows. There is still, tomorrow, and tomorrow’s tomorrows, if the Lord tarries, and if He gives us many more years to live.
So, the life we have lived is already past, we cannot change anything, but … BUT the life that is still before us, we can do something about it. Do we want to live like many of Jacob’s sons who squandered away their lives and obtained a curse from their father, or do we want to live our lives like Joseph and Judah, who received the blessings of God? Do we want to build our life on wood, hay or rubble OR on gold, silver or precious stones?
Remember the words that I have read from Watchman Nee’s book – on “a certain kind of man” (and woman). It is that which is in you that matters most. What are you made of? Wood, hay or stubble, or gold silver or precious stones?
Quote:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. (Ralph Waldo Anderson)
When the day comes, we will all stand before God’s Judgment seat, and all of us will have to answer for who we are and what we have done. (Romans 14:12)
Let us pray.
In our midst, there may be some of us who have never have Jesus Christ as the foundation stone of your life. You have never believed in Him as your personal Savior and Lord. Today I wish to give you an opportunity to say yes, “I want Jesus to be the foundation of my life.” All other foundations will not stand the test when we stand before God at judgment day. If you are that person, I want to invite you to say yes to Jesus today.
While heads are bow and eyes close, I want to ask you to say this prayer with me:
“Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I want to believe in you as my savior and Lord, please come into my life and be the foundation stone of my life. In your name, Amen!”
Now, let us remain bow and eyes close. I want to invite those who wish to live a life that is abundant and fruitful to pray this prayer with me. Those who have just invited Jesus to be their savior and Lord can also pray together: Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we want to thank you for reminding us today that life has its consequences, that we will be reap what we sow, that how we live our life, it will come back to us. Please help us to build our life on things that will last for eternally, to build on gold, silver and precious stones, thank you Lord, in Jesus Name. Amen!
