Eternal life.
Life that never ends.
This is a classic phrase used within the christian community and is even mentioned in the bible, and is of a positive connotation. However, i recalled on that day, those moments where I have spoken to people about the concept of eternal life and they are completely put off by it, as if I have just suggested they drink sewage.
"But eternal life is great!" you cry. Yes, yes it really is. When we know that God is good and Jesus came to bring life in abundance, the news that we get to be in eternity with Him is literally awesome.
Unfortunately though, the idea of life for some is not a positive one. You hear of people using the word 'life' in such phrases as 'back to life, back to reality' or 'you need to get on with life' in a negative way, where drudgery is expected and boredom assumed. An eternal comprehension of life, where the life experienced is one of foul shots, abuse and robotic duties is undoubtedly not a fun one.
If that is what life is, trust me, i don't want an eternity of it either.
Praise God that when Jesus talks about life, He mentions:
- ecstatic joy
- peace
- freedom
- wholeness (from the word shalom)
- real, selfless love
- kindness
If heavenly eternity when I give my life over to Christ is like that, I want in.*I wanted to spell it this way. I like how it sounds.
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