Lyle's Blog

Years ago my wife had the privilege of working for Ron and Georgia Lee Puryear, a couple who achieved huge success in the Amway business. We attended functions Worldwide Dream Builders put on and heard many motivational speakers. We learned much but it was by the preaching of Ron on Sunday mornings that I came to understand who this couple was; they were followers of Jesus Christ. This was reflected in the generous way they lived their lives and for that, we are forever grateful.

I could recount several events or things we know about them but I’ll leave that to others save for one thing and that is their sincere, unabashed, unashamed love for Jesus Christ. Like I mentioned Ron would preach Sunday mornings at various events. His introductory remark was this: now this is the real reason you’re here. The reason you were in the audience was to hear that you needed Jesus Christ. He and Georgia Lee would give their testimony of their personal coming to faith in Christ. Whether you joined Amway or not was almost immaterial it seemed because the only important decision of your life was simply this: what are you going to do with this person we call Jesus Christ.

After all your success or lack thereof in life, what are you going to do with Jesus Christ? If you’re not a believer then I encourage you to seek God with all your heart. There is absolutely nothing more important than the redemption of your soul. If you are a believer the question becomes what are you doing for Christ. Is He your portion, your only hope? I pray that is the case.

Time is short. Seek redemption while there is life left to live and then help others find their way to Christ. Today is the day of salvation, not tomorrow. Believe today, commit totally today so your tomorrow is secure in Jesus Christ. After all is said and done, remember Ron’s words: “now here is the real reason you’re here”