Pastor Shot

In the scriptures we read, "But know this, in the last days perilous times will come." 2 Timothy 3:!

As I believe we are living in the "last days" spoken of in the Bible, it was no great shock to learn that a pastor was shot in the First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois. However, it does sadden me to hear things of this nature because it shows how much respect the world has lost for the things of God.

The pastor was shot while he was conducting Sunday morning worship services. A gunman entered the sanctuary, spoke briefly to the minister, and then shot him to death. It is unknown whether they knew each other.

Fred Winters is an American citizen who died serving Christ. He has been added to the great number of martyrs who are now in Heaven singing God's praise. There is a special reward for martyrs in heaven. Jesus said in Revelation Chapter 2 verse 10 "Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life."

The people of the First Baptist Church in Maryville, Illinois will be saddened by the loss of their beloved pastor but Fred Winters is promised a crown of life from Jesus Himself. He will be greatly honored in heaven.