Not in a morbid sense, but in a kingdom sense, I have been thinking about eternity rather frequently as of late.
Last night, I was unable to fall asleep until nearly sunrise, so I prayed and wrote. This is but one of the antedotes to come of my tossing and turning:
Eternity is You
Part of me wants to know all the answers. Part of me needs to know that there is more–so much more–that God has in store for my life. Part of me wants to simply trust. But what is stopping me? Why am I not giving my all? Why am I holding back? Why am I fighting the only One I can truly trust? Why am I not listening to the Speaker?
The truth is, I like being in control. I like knowing the answers or at least figuring them out. I long to be home. I look forward to loving without fear.
God never promised any of this in the broken world we are all too familar with. But He did promise us Himself, the Creator and Sustainer of life. Not just any "life," but a real life, full of love, joy, and hope. A daily and lifetime hope. A hope that this life is just a shadow of what will come when we enter eternity.
But eternity is not to be so revered that it is placed away, like a trophy on a tall mantle, little by little, collecting dust as time marches on. No! Etenity is loving your neighbor as yourself, giving your time and resources to someone or something in need, feeding the hungry, donating clothes, loving your family, praying for others, ministering abroad.
Eternity is today. You are eternity.
What will you do today? How will you live your life differently?
But more than that, who are you becoming?
Etenity is now.
Etenity is you.
