YOU GET TO LIVE LIFE ONCE ONLY

“For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NLT) 

Fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.  Romans 12:1-2 (TM)

“The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! ’ Matthew 25:21 (NLT)

1. YOU HAVE BEEN CHOSEN BUY JESUS – GOD IN PERSON

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say, 

10"Once you were nobody. Now you are God's people. At one time no one had pity on you. Now God has treated you with kindness. 1 Peter 2:9-10 (CEV)

2. GOD’S ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY IS OFFERED NOW!

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.  Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT)

Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd.  

Acts 3:12 (NLT)

The Master said, "Martha, dear Martha, you're fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is essential, and Mary has chosen it—it's the main course, and won't be taken from her."  Luke 10:41-42 (TM)

3. THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY WILL SOON CLOSE 

Remember him before the door to life’s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds, but then all their sounds will grow faint.  

Ecclesiastes 12:4 (NLT)

“But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked. 13“So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.  Matthew 25:10-13 (NLT)

4. DON’T BE THE ONE THAT IS LEFT BEHIND  

Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. 

John 10:9-10 (NLT)

"For many are invited, but few are chosen."

Matthew 22:14 (CEV)

“Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Matthew 24:40 (NLT)

Serve the Lord with all your heart because

JESUS LOVES YOU!