He was a Christian gentleman. He lived for God, for his family , for others. His consistent faith in God enabled him to live righteously, generously and with definite purpose - for the glory of God.
Let us who feel the loss, treasure the memories of the past and look ahead with steadfast hope as he did.
I present from his bible the inner spring that motivated him to live with purpose and to die with hope.
Titus 1:1 " remind them ......... to do good" Many can testify that David did 'good' - good in character, good in words, good in generosity, good in the family. But what was it that made him good? He had a good parentage, he had a good wife, but the real secret is revealed in the verse following.
Titus 3:4-7
Another voice is the voice of many who have been to the other side and back again - all testifying to consciousness beyond death. I have worked with such . But beyond the voice of man is the voice of the Lord Jesus. David believed that Jesus told no lies. So let us listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd.
John 10.9 'I am the door, by me if any one enter in, he will be saved.'
-- the invitation for all to enter into the Shepard's care.
John 10.11 ' I am the good Shepherd and I give my life for the sheep'
-- the price He was willing to pay for the life of the sheep.
John 10;27 ' My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me. I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.'
--- David listened often to the Shepherd's voice as he read this Bible. He knew the Lord and followed Him. He could claim this eternal life, as a gift from God.
Eternal life -- being secure in the family of God
-- Inheriting the character of God (changed)
-- Enjoying the home of God (heaven)
-- To know God through Jesus Christ our Lord
All this because the God loved the people of this world so much that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
It was this eternal life that enabled David to live life with purpose and to face death without fear.
Another verse from Titus 2:13
" Looking for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ."
David enjoyed a little booklet ' Herald of Hope'. He had his eyes on a hope beyond the horizon. Beyond the struggles, disappointments and successes of life, he looked for the day when the Lord Jesus Christ would be victorious over all evil, and all believers would be gathered home.This is God's glorious tomorrow, when every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
I stand today next to David and beseech all ' be ye reconciled to God'
I close with a beautiful Hymn:
"What a day that will be
Let us who feel the loss, treasure the memories of the past and look ahead with steadfast hope as he did.
I present from his bible the inner spring that motivated him to live with purpose and to die with hope.
Titus 1:1 " remind them ......... to do good" Many can testify that David did 'good' - good in character, good in words, good in generosity, good in the family. But what was it that made him good? He had a good parentage, he had a good wife, but the real secret is revealed in the verse following.
Titus 3:4-7
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
* Kindness - God chose to look our way
* Love - God acted in our best interest
* Mercy - God pushed back the judgement which we deserved
* Washing - God removing the stain and habits of sin
* Renewing - God changing the motive, purpose and direction of life
* Grace - God giving good even when we don't deserve it
These are the things which David welcomed into his life. This change of character is not through religion or reform, but through Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus was once crucified to pay the debt of our old life, and is now risen and ascended to give us new life - eternal life.
What is this 'eternal life'
Some scoff at the idea of an afterlife, or the notion of rising from the dead.
Well, the sheaf of wheat very well illustrates resurrection. As a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, then it springs forth into life - one seed producing many seeds. So is the resurrection of the dead.Another voice is the voice of many who have been to the other side and back again - all testifying to consciousness beyond death. I have worked with such . But beyond the voice of man is the voice of the Lord Jesus. David believed that Jesus told no lies. So let us listen to the voice of the Good Shepherd.
John 10.9 'I am the door, by me if any one enter in, he will be saved.'
-- the invitation for all to enter into the Shepard's care.
John 10.11 ' I am the good Shepherd and I give my life for the sheep'
-- the price He was willing to pay for the life of the sheep.
John 10;27 ' My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me. I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.'
--- David listened often to the Shepherd's voice as he read this Bible. He knew the Lord and followed Him. He could claim this eternal life, as a gift from God.
Eternal life -- being secure in the family of God
-- Inheriting the character of God (changed)
-- Enjoying the home of God (heaven)
-- To know God through Jesus Christ our Lord
All this because the God loved the people of this world so much that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
It was this eternal life that enabled David to live life with purpose and to face death without fear.
Another verse from Titus 2:13
" Looking for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ."
David enjoyed a little booklet ' Herald of Hope'. He had his eyes on a hope beyond the horizon. Beyond the struggles, disappointments and successes of life, he looked for the day when the Lord Jesus Christ would be victorious over all evil, and all believers would be gathered home.This is God's glorious tomorrow, when every knee will bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
I stand today next to David and beseech all ' be ye reconciled to God'
I close with a beautiful Hymn:
"What a day that will be
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