DIE EMPTY

by Dorie

The thought of dying probably scares most of us, but let me share the other side of dying- dying empty. I’ve heard it first from my pastor, on one of his preaching he was at the top of his lungs in a rally- like tone saying “You people of God should die empty!”, and we were “What pastor you want us to die?” 

To die empty is to accomplish everything God has planned you to accomplish before saying goodbye to Earth.  It’s publishing the book he already inscribed in your heart when you were still in your mother’s womb. It’s singing and recording the song you've heard the angelic host sang.  It’s inventing that new gadget that could enhance the life of the next generation without compromising their values. It could also be uncovering a new way of governing people; strategies in business world; and discovering that long-awaited medicine that could save the life of many people. To die empty is to bring into completion all the good things he started in you.

The good Lord has equipped us with uncountable talents and gifts that are just there inside; waiting to be unlocked. Don’t look at yourself as poor, good-for-nothing, ordinary dude. You’re like a gift perfectly wrapped with His glory and the inside is what can change the world upside down, inside out! The call is for everyone; for the battle of ignorance and advancement is still on. Rise up and take the challenge. Challenge yourself and you’ll be sure to have His back. Do it for His glory and you will never fail. Start emptying yourself now for the grave is not the place for those gifts. Those are too wonderful for the tomb to contain. Die empty and He will fill you again.