Here are some pictures of the Haunted Trail:
The death of these trees reminded me of our mortality and I wondered how many people in the world accepted Jesus into their hearts only moments before they took their last breath.
When Jesus hung on the cross for the sins of mankind, there were two other crosses on either side, each bearing a thief. Near death, one of the thieves turned to Jesus and said:
"Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom."
Luke 23:42-43
Jesus responded in His physical, emotional and spiritual agony:
"Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."
Luke 23:42-43
Even in His pain, grief, and mental anguish, Jesus was still able to love, show compassion, and save a man from the damnations of hell.
It is never too late! You may have lived your entire life for your own pleasure and satisfaction, or you may have once known and served God, but turned away; nevertheless, while there is still life in you, it is not too late to give your heart to Him.
Jesus, in His greatest suffering, despite His weakness and immense physical and emotional torment, saved a person. Today, right now, Jesus is willing to save you, no matter where you are, what you have done, or how old you are. Jesus is waiting with open arms. You just have to open up your heart to Him. It takes only a few seconds, but a sincere heart.
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Can we, like Jesus, still reach out in love and compassion to the lost and needy when we are in our greatest suffering and pain? When we are going through a divorce? When we have lost a loved one? When we are stricken with a disease that is ravaging our body? Or when we are financially bankrupt and have no food to feed our family? Can we still love others? The answer is "yes" because of Christ in us.
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