I lost a good friend this week. He was killed in a tragic roadside accident, leaving behind his wife and three daughters. I was with his family at the hospital as they said their final good-byes and went home without him.
On my own way home, I remembered that he was only two years older than I am. Just 54 years old, and his life of earthly service to Jesus is over.
What if I only have two more years?
The answer? I will seek God in the midst of trial and triumph. I will love my family with all that God has given me. I will run to the hurting with the healing hope of Jesus. I will share grace and truth no matter what. I will seek out the broken people of this world behind prison walls, and deliver the restorative message of the One who saves us and gives each day on earth meaning. I will love, live, and serve each day as it might be my last.
What if you only had two years to live? Where would you put your time and your resources? In whom would you invest? If you’ve wanted to make ministry to prisoners and their families a part of your earthly service to Jesus, or if you’ve wanted to deepen your commitment, I challenge you to take the first step today. Learn how at prisonfellowship.org.
