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A Minute
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that” (James 4:14-15).
The latest research establishes that the iceberg, which was struck by the Titanic had been spotted when it was 2,000 feet away, almost a minute before the impact. The ship had held its course for around half of that time. Had the officer in charge reacted even 15 seconds sooner, the ship may have missed the iceberg, and the lives of 1,476 persons might well have been saved.
We know that individuals can pass away very quickly, much less than 30 seconds. At this moment, you have an opportunity to trust the Savior. Don’t wait another moment. Life is like the vapor from the teakettle, it is there for a moment and then gone. None of us know when we will take our last breath. We don’t have to be elderly or sick to pass into eternity without a moments notice. David said, “There is but a step between me and death” (1 Samuel 20:3).
The guide to this calendar is found on the last page.
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