Is it too late? Luke 14-16

7th Year 11-12 Edition 3 – Luk.14-16 l The Feast l      July_13-15_2012 Luke 14-16 Dear  Saints, This weekend we prayerfully continue Feasting in Luke14, through Luke 16.  Based on one of the parables we read this weekend I have a question, maybe one of you could answer it for me.  I was on a trip with a friend last week.   He asked me to pray for a friend who was deceased.  I told him if the person did not get his affairs and relationship with Jesus in order before he passed it was too late to pray for him now.  Please read the following quote from Luke 16, then tell me, was I correct?  “19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”” Luke 16:19-31, English Standard Version (ESV).   I look forward to hearing your answers.  My friend also asked me;”What if he didn’t hear of Jesus in his life time?”  I said that wasn’t possible because he knew you.  Didn’t you tell him about God’s gift of His only begotten Son?  “16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3-16 ESV.   I once knew a man who didn’t know Jesus.  We played chess on Friday afternoon and that was when I should have told him.  I had every intention of telling him about God’s love on Monday.  When I inquired about him on Monday afternoon it seemed too late to me.  He died over the weekend.  Please let me know if it isn’t too late now?  “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11 ESV.   Have a good weekend, keep the first thing first.  That is salvation through the blood of the Lamb, Jesus.  I am not a Theologian.  So if I’m mistaken in the Feast or you want something added or changed on the prayer list.  http://www.admenu.com/am/praise.html.  Please write mlitew8@yahoo.com.  To correspond with a pastor email Pastor Glen; evangelistglen@yahoo.com.  If the Lord is willing I’ll send and post the Feast again Monday. The Feast Friday July 13, 2012, Luke14, - “Christ heals a man on the sabbath. (1-6) He teaches humility. (7-14) Parable of the great supper. (15-24) The necessity of consideration and self-denial. (25-35)” – Matthew Henry Concise Saturday July 12, 2012, Luke15, - “Parables of the lost sheep, and the piece of silver. (1-10) The prodigal son, his wickedness and distress. (11-16) His repentance and pardon. (17-24) The elder brother offended. (25-32)” – Matthew Henry Concise Sunday July 12, 2012, Luke16, - “The parable of the unjust steward. (1-12) Christ reproves the hypocrisy of the covetous Pharisees. (13-18) The rich man and Lazarus. (19-31)” – Matthew Henry Concise Join the Saint’s marching in the image of God?  You are an eternal being; Where you spend eternity depends on your relationship with God! If you want to be sure, turn from sin and just say this simple prayer; “Dear God, I am a sinner and need forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ shed His precious blood and died for my sin. I am willing to turn from sin. I now invite Christ to come into my heart and life as my personal Saviour.“ If you said this prayer inviting Jesus into your heart. Now turning from sin, and seek fellowship just as we do. We worship and fellowship in a Church (group of believers) that strives to measures up to God’s Word. You need a Bible believing body of believers (church) to worship and pray with. Our salvation depends completely on God! We are the Saints that Jesus sacrificed his life to pay in full for our sin, when we repent (turn from sin) and accept Jesus. If you have trouble finding a good bible believing church in your neighborhood send me an email and I’ll see if I can help; mlitew8@yahoo.com or if you want a pastor email Pastor Glen; evangelistglen@yahoo.com God Bless you, Brother Mike  http://www.admenu.com http://admenu.wordpress.com   Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help “But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”” Matthew 4:4 ESV Brother Bob Waters sends it out daily, check it out here “HOLY SPIRIT IS CALLING” if you are interested in having it sent to your email it write to Bob at: bob.beverlee@gmail.com.