Don't Miss The 2:20 To Boston!
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In his book, “See You At The Top,” Zig Ziglar tells the following humorous story:
John Jones was in New York City. He wanted to go to Boston, so he went to the airport and bought a ticket. Having a few minutes to spare, he walked over to some scales, stepped on them, inserted a coin and down came his fortune: “Your name is John Jones, you weight 188 pounds and you are going to catch the 2:20 to Boston.”
He was astounded because all of the information was correct. He figured this must be a trick, so he stepped back on the scales, inserted another coin and down came his fortune: “Your name is still John Jones, you still weigh 188 pounds and you are still going to catch the 2:20 to Boston.”
Now he was more puzzled than ever. Sensing a trick, he decided to fool whoever or whatever was responsible. He went into the restroom and changed his clothes, disguising himself. Once again, he stepped on the scales, inserted his coin and down came his fortune: “Your name is still John Jones, you still weigh 188 pounds — but you just missed the 2:20 to Boston!”
Dear reader, Christianity consists of the blessings, joy, and happiness found only in Christ Jesus, and many folks are missing it. Jesus once stated:
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).
From the Scriptures, we know that the apostle Paul feasted upon the riches of joyous Christian living, because fifteen times in his letter to the Philippian brethren, he expresses the idea of “rejoicing in the Lord” and living with Him. He states in Philippians 4:10-13 these words:
“But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.“
This great apostle to the Gentiles had captured the joy of living the Christian life. To him, it consisted of total surrender to Jesus (Gal. 2:20). Once this had been accomplished, every situation of life (whether good or bad) became a joyous occasion. Whether poverty to riches, or riches to poverty — it made no difference.
In Philippians 3:8, Paul powerfully sums up his contented and joyous life as a Christian when he states:
“But indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.“
Dear reader, Paul had not missed the opportunity of being a Christian (“the 2:20 to Boston”) — and neither should you, for the Christian life is the only life that provides true happiness, peace, and joy.
Paul didn’t miss what Jesus came to give (John 10:10) — and neither should you. His attitude was summed up in the idea that securing Jesus in his life was worth more than anything the world had to offer.
This day, if you are not a Christian, won’t you please consider becoming one by rendering obedience to Jesus’ plan to save your soul and every soul who is willing to come to Him? (Matthew 11:28-30).
Don’t miss the 2:20 to Boston!
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