So, is something keeping you from full surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ? An act of service or witness you're afraid to give? A sin you don't want to stop? A financial commitment you're not willing to afford? Why are you afraid to make such a radical commitment to the God whose Son paid everything for you? You can trust such a Father. And you can know that freedom isn't free, that God asks more than we can spare, that good comes at a price. But the cause is worth its cost and more.

We began the message with "Taps," reminding me of Winston Churchill's self-planned memorial service. He had a trumpet player stationed in the dome of Westminster Abbey to deliver those mournful notes. But then, as soon as the last note had died, another trumpet player on the opposite side of the dome was instructed to play Reveille.

Mr. Churchill wanted us to know that death leads to life, grave to glory, time to eternity. Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and everything else will be added to you (Matthew 6:33), now and forever. This is the promise of God.