Diligence and Hope

Pro 22:29  Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. 

I recently went to a memorial service for Earl, a saxophone player in our local swing band. Earl lived a long 97 years of age. His love for music kept him going. What an inspiration to us all to continue in the gift that God has given to us.  

Trombone Bob, a member of our trombone trio has had health problems that have set him back. At 80 years of age he has hope to return to his trombone and to again share music at the local retirement homes. Hope keeps us going. What gift do we have that gives life meaning and hope with enthusiasm? Is Jesus our great hope? If so, how will we share this hope with others? Do we have a passion for serving him? We will someday stand before the King of kings. This hope should keep us going.

Rev 3:5  He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.