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    For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven
    For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven
    For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven
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    For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven

    By Crawford Loritts

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    It is nearly impossible to reach mid-life without some reflection upon one's desire to leave a legacy and build for an unseen future. Loritts believes that these yearnings experienced by "second halfers" are actually rooted in a longing for eternity in heaven. He writes, "Those of us who are followers of Christ need to be reminded that there is a place that is really ours,a home for which we are created. God has given us the gift of eternal life and a place in heaven, and He has placed the longing for heaven in our hearts. This is our home, our destiny, and our calling."  Loritts' wisdom is at once down-to-earth and biblical. The reader will see a transparent author who is journeying through these issues himself and will be admonished to examine his or her present priorities in view of eternity.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMoody Publishers
    Release dateJul 1, 2005
    ISBN9781575678238
    For a Time We Cannot See: Living Today in Light of Heaven

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      For a Time We Cannot See - Crawford Loritts

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      Do you find it hard to envision heaven? If so, you’re not alone. And I suspect that’s one reason why so many of us don’t understand what it means to live with an eternal perspective. We’re not there yet! And we don’t—can’t—see as God sees. So we put heaven out of our minds, thinking, I’ll deal with that when the time comes. It’s a long way off.

      Maybe. Maybe not.

      But I believe God gives us a glimpse of eternal life by first letting us experience a new life here on earth. That was the experience of Harold Thompson.

      Harold was a notorious bank robber who stole, literally, millions of dollars. He was finally caught, charged, convicted of armed robbery, and sentenced to life in prison. He was a pretty tough character and became one of the prison bosses. Many thought his sentence was permanent—not only a life of physical incarceration, but also a lifetime of sin and spiritual darkness.

      But something happened to Harold. He heard the gospel and eventually gave his life to Christ. He dramatically changed. He developed a hunger for the Word of God and a deep desire to see his fellow inmates come to Christ. Although he was behind bars, God set his soul free. And he took every opportunity to share that message with others.

      THE FACT THAT YOU WILL LIVE FOR EVER BRINGS A SENSE OF HUMBLE CONFIDENCE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO RIGHT NOW.

      Many of his fellow prisoners came to Christ, and Harold began a Bible study to help them grow in their faith. He became a model prisoner. Eventually, through an amazing chain of events, the president of the United States heard about his story and decided to pardon him. And when Harold Thompson was released, he became a part of the prison ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ.

      In talking with Harold, it is readily apparent that he is a man who lives with profound gratitude that God stepped in to give him a second chance. He lives his new life committed to eternal priorities. And though our own stories may not appear to be as dramatic, God stepped into each of our lives to give us this same gift. We have been given new life, and we are going to be with Him forever.

      The gift of eternal life also affects our time on earth because we no longer need to fear death. Think of it: If you are a believer—if you have given your life to Christ—death is not final. It is just a transition from one life to another, almost like walking through a door. Though death is sorrowful, it is not the end.

      If you are not afraid of death, it releases you to live the Christian life with a sense of holy freedom. The fact that you will live forever brings a sense of humble confidence about what you do right now. You do not need to walk through life burdened by the worries and fears of this life.

      IN JUST A MOMENT . . .

      For you, as for me, it all began with a defining moment—a moment on which all history hangs.

      You’ve probably heard the term defining moment. For example, September 11, 2001, stands as a defining moment in American history. The planes that were hijacked by terrorists and flown into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and crashed in western Pennsylvania forever changed the way we view our safety and security as Americans. I remember thinking that day that this was the first time in my lifetime that America had been attacked on her own soil. I sensed that things would never be the same in this country—and every time I go through security at an airport now, I am reminded how our way of life was altered on that sunny September

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