What is that in thine Hand? Ex 4:1-5 Ex 4:1-5 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 2 And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 3 And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it. 4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand: 4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand: 5 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee 5 That they may believe that the LORD God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath appeared unto thee

What is that in thine Hand? Our Soul’s Destiny Our Soul’s Destiny My own Soul. Matt 16:26-27 My own Soul. Matt 16: For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

What is that in thine Hand? Our Children’s Soul Our Children’s Soul Prov. 22:6 Prov. 22:6 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Eph 6:1-4 Eph 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 2 Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

What is that in thine Hand? Our Children’s Soul Our Children’s Soul Deut 6:6-9 Deut 6:6-9 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walketh by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walketh by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. 8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. 9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates. 9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

What is that in thine Hand? Soul’s of others Soul’s of others Mark 16:15 Mark 16:15 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 1 Tim 4:16 1 Tim 4:16 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

What is that in thine Hand? Time Time 168 hours in a week 168 hours in a week Work, 40 hrs. to ? Work, 40 hrs. to ? Sleep, Approximately 56 hrs. Sleep, Approximately 56 hrs. Eating, 2 Hrs. Eating, 2 Hrs. Entertainment, 15 Hrs.? Entertainment, 15 Hrs.? School & Studies, 30 Hrs. School & Studies, 30 Hrs. Community Organizations, 4 Hrs. Community Organizations, 4 Hrs. Lord’s Work, 5 Hrs.? Lord’s Work, 5 Hrs.? Total Hrs. 152 with 16 left over Total Hrs. 152 with 16 left over

What is that in thine Hand? Rom 13:11-12 Rom 13: And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the amour of light. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the amour of light. Eph 5:15-17 Eph 5: See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Col 4:5-6 Col 4:5-6 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

What is that in thine Hand? Our Talents Our Talents The ability to talk, teach, preach, sing or be a good example. The ability to talk, teach, preach, sing or be a good example. Heb 5:12-14 Heb 5: For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 4 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 4 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

What is that in thine Hand? All these scriptures refer to vocal singing! All these scriptures refer to vocal singing! Col 3:16 Col 3:16 Eph 5:19 Eph 5:19 Rom. 15:9 Rom. 15:9 1 Cor. 14:15 1 Cor. 14:15 Heb 2:12 Heb 2:12 James 5:13 James 5:13 Rev 15:3. Rev 15:3. This scripture refers to Visitation This scripture refers to Visitation James 1:27 James 1:27 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

What is that in thine Hand? Our Earthly Income Vers Expenses. Our Earthly Income Vers Expenses. Food? Food? Clothing? Clothing? Homes? Homes? Entertainment? Entertainment? Transportation? Transportation? Travel for Vacations? Travel for Vacations? Contribution to the Lord’s work? Contribution to the Lord’s work? Are we short changing the Lord? Are we short changing the Lord? Gal 6:7-8 Gal 6:7-8 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. 2 Cor 9:6 2 Cor 9:6 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

What is that in thine Hand? How am I using what the Lord has Blessed me with? How am I using what the Lord has Blessed me with? Matt 25:24-30 Matt 25: Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not sown 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not sown 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not Sown: 26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not Sown: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2 Cor 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

What is that in thine Hand? Salvation Salvation Listening to & Studying the scriptures. Listening to & Studying the scriptures. Believing them. Believing them. Repenting of sin. Repenting of sin. Confessing Christ. Confessing Christ. Baptized into his Body. Baptized into his Body. Live a faithful life. Live a faithful life. Be with the Lord for an eternity. Be with the Lord for an eternity. Damnation Damnation If you are not a Christian. If you are not a Christian. If you are an unfaithful Christian. If you are an unfaithful Christian. You will be lost forever. You will be lost forever. You will be in eternal punishment with the devil and all of his followers. You will be in eternal punishment with the devil and all of his followers.

What is that in thine Hand? Your soul’s eternal destination Your soul’s eternal destination Luke 16:19:31 Luke 16:19:31 Who do you want to be with in Eternity? Who do you want to be with in Eternity?