Living for Eternity

Right now in my class we are studying on living on earth with a constant view of heaven. We are getting a better understanding that this earthly life is temporal, and only what we do in light of eternity really matters. I find it ironic with all that's been going on in my life lately.

One thing has stuck out: Only two things on this earth will last forever: God's Word and His people. Everything else falls away and means nothing in the long run.

God's Word never fails. We can hold on to it because we know that it will always fulfill it's purpose. We can have faith in it because it never returns void. It will accomplish all God sent it forth to do.

So, why do we pay so much attention to what other people say? Why do we spend our lives sitting being entertained by all these other voices, opinions, and views that are contrary to God's Word?

In the end, those words will fall short. They will let us down. They will tell us lies. They will fail. Yet, God's Word stands forever.

God's people last forever too. Because of the resurrection life we received from Jesus Christ, we no longer have to fear death. We are owners of life everlasting in Paradise with our King. We don't have to live in fear. We don't have to be afraid of an earthly passing. Yes, our earthly beings will pass away, but our spirits will live on forever.

Knowing this truth, it is so important that we bring other people over into the eternal life of Christ. Those who don't know Him are doomed to the horrors of hell for eternity. In light of this short life, we should be doing all we can to save those who need to be redeemed.

So, why are we fearful to tell others about Christ? Why don't we speak up when we see people hurting who don't know the Lord? What makes us apprehensive about evangelizing?

Just some nuggets to think about as you go about your day. Time is flying!

Verse of the Day: For the wages of sin [is] death; but the gift of God [is] eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23