Pray them into Heaven

By Gerald Hochstetler

September 1, 2024

My mind often goes back to a weird old guy who was the driver for the Amish construction crew I worked with. He stuttered, kept a Bible in his truck, and often tried to steer the conversation towards Godly things. There was hardly any use discussing the Bible with him! He was strange and believed in the horrible doctrine of predestination! Those were my thoughts back then.

I believed I was doctrinally correct. I was SO RIGHT in my doctrine that I never felt any need to read the Bible. Why read it if you are right? I’m now 57 and think of this old guy a lot. I often wonder if he went home burdened and prayed for us.

I often feel I am a product of Godly people who prayed. I know my mom prayed. And she still does. I wonder, who will pray now? Who will pray the next generation into heaven?

We often hear that all things are possible when talking about personal dreams, being all we can be, and things of that nature. I seldom hear of believing and praying others into God’s kingdom. I know people must also respond and do their part. But when I look at myself, I’m not sure how I went from a cocky jerk to seeing the light. I must conclude it was a miracle. And I surely do believe many prayed.

Now it’s my turn. Now it’s OUR turn to pray the next generation into heaven. Will you? 

 

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