Believer's Goodbye Is Temporary
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die like everyone else, will live again. They are given eternal life for believing in me and will never perish.” -- John 11:25-26a
Hallelujah! Jesus Christ defeated death. For those of us who have accepted His gift of salvation, that means eternal life. It’s something that really hits home when someone you love dies.
A few days ago two wonderful men lost the father they adored. They smiled and comforted people who came to the funeral home to pay their respects. They repeatedly assured everyone that their Daddy was in heaven. He wasn’t in pain anymore. They’d see him again one day.
Faith. They were holding on tightly to God’s promise. Believing what none of us can see but what we know. There was a group of photos, showing their father. One photo was taken at his baptism. A life saved for eternity. A family’s promise that goodbye was only temporary.
So many people go through life without really thinking about what happens when that life ends. Some will tell you that they’ll “take their chances.” Others just believe that’s it. How sad. Jesus paid the price for everyone. All we have to do is accept His gift. Otherwise….well, we don’t want to think about hell being a real place. But it is.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Don’t take your chances on what will happen when your life ends. And don’t hesitate when it comes to talking about Jesus with the people you love. Do everything you can to make sure that when this life ends the goodbyes are only temporary. Jesus offers eternal life. Take it and offer it to everyone you know.
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