How Important is Eternity?, Part 2

“Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Cease from anger and forsake wrath;
Do not fret; it leads only to evildoing.
For evildoers will be cut off,
But those who wait for the LORD, they will inherit the land.
Yet a little while and the wicked man will be no more;
And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there.
But the humble will inherit the land
And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity.” Psalm 37:7-11

Years ago there was an article in Newsweek Magazine entitled “The Search for the Fountain of Youth,” which investigated the continued quest of mankind to extend his biological life. Although our lifespan in this culture slightly increases as medicine and technology advance - death is still inevitable - even if postponed for a few years. Despite the minute advances in extending physical life, the article scoffs at the concept of eternity. Yet, as the Bible reveals, eternity in heaven or hell is the inescapable destination of all mankind.

Since death, physical and eternal, as assigned by God as the punishment for sin; the only escape is though the means God has provided - faith in Jesus Christ who bore the penalty of sin (death) on the cross. Once you receive Christ, you are indwelt by the Eternal One. Although your body is still subject to decay and death because of the presence of sin, your spirit is now eternally alive.

There is a fountain of youth, but it is only drawn though Emmanuel’s veins. Eternity in God’s presence is yours for the asking by faith in Jesus Christ. Have you received Christ as your personal Savior?

“And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die...” John 11:26