Friday, September 02, 2005

Life -eternal and abundant

When you hear the words 'eternal life' what comes to mind? Do you think about fluffy clouds with angels and harps? Do you think about seeing the face of Jesus? Do you think about what will happen after you die? Do you think about what you will have someday?

It was a few years ago when I realized that eternal life is not future for genuine believers, it is present. We tend to think of eternal life as some future happening, and in some sense it is. We do not yet know the fullness of the presence of the Lord like we will when we see Him face-to-face. But in another sense, eternal life is already ours and ready to be enjoyed in our present circumstances and life. Eternal life began the moment we passed from death to life, the moment of conversion. John 5:24, "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from
death into life."

Just what is eternal life? According to Jesus, "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." John 17:3. We enjoy eternal life through our intimate and relational knowledge of God. Jesus said that He came that "they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10

Are you enjoying abundant life today? You don't have to wait until heaven, live it now in close fellowship with Jesus.

Diane

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