14 Feb, 2012

Whitney's Last Song ...

 
In her last public performance, Whitney Houston sang an impromptu tribute to young singer Kelly Price as fans went wild. Two nights later she was dead. Houston sang a few bars of "Yes, Jesus Loves Me" in a soulful, husky voice as fans screamed at a pre-Grammy party featuring Price and friends. 
 
Story excerpt and photo provided by news.google.com.
Romans 14:10-12 (ESV)
 
 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written,

   “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, 
   and every tongue shall confess to God.”

 12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
What does today's God's Story scripture teach us our last song?
One way or another, everyone who has ever lived or will ever live will bow their knee and confess that Jesus is Lord of all. The amazing thing about God's grace is that it doesn't matter how good or how bad our life is. What matters is that we confess that He is lord. While I am not making a statement about where Whitney Houston will spend eternity, I do know, that when someone truly confesses their need for Jesus, that heaven awaits.

How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?
  • If you know the song "Jesus Loves Me," find somewhere you can be alone and sing it out at the top of your lungs.
  • On this day when Valentine Cards are being given, write a Valentine to Jesus, thanking Him for his love for you and expressing your love for him.
  • If you could pick a final song to sing in this life before you meet Jesus, what would it be?

How can I connect Today's Story, God's Story, and My Story to Others?
  • Ask a friend if they heard the story of Whitney Houston's final performance.
  • Talk with them about the love that Jesus has for them.
  • Ask that friend if they could pick their final song to sing in this life what it would be. Use their response to take them deeper into God's Story. Be prepared to share the song that you picked as your final song.

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