Eternal Life: God's Gift to All

"What were we made for? To know God. What aim should we have in life? To know God. What is the eternal life that Jesus gives? To know God. What is the best thing in life? To know God. What in humans gives God most pleasure? Knowledge of himself."  - J.I. Packer

For untold generations man has searched for ways in which to extend his life span. Modern scientific research has considered such things as different diets, habitations, medical and non-medical procedures; even freezing one's deceased body (or certain parts of it) for revival at some future date.

Maybe it all sounds outlandish, even a little Frankenstein-ish, but humans have always been fascinated by the possibility of immortality or eternal life. Long ago, we actually held it in the palm of our hand. But, our own selfish and arrogant nature caused God to yank it away from us. 

Ever since, humans have longed to get it back by whatever means. Maybe it's because somewhere deep inside of all of us we know we had it once. But what if I were to tell you that "eternal life" is not only possible, but it is available to all? God never meant for us to lose eternal life forever! He always wanted us to live with Him eternally. It was lost as the result of our disobedience (Proverbs 3:6). 

Although we had hurt God, He never stopped loving you and I. So much so, that he was willing to give up His Only Begotten Son on our behalf in order to enable us to make things right with Him (John 3:16). His Son was sacrificed on the cross to clean up a mess that was of our own making. No matter what you may have heard true, eternal life is possible!

There is only one way to eternal life and it comes by contact with Jesus Christ. God's gift of eternal life comes to those who believe in Jesus Christ (John 11:25; Romans 6:23). The amazing thing about this gift is that the invitation to receive it is freely extended to all (Romans 6:23). What is required to obtain this gift? 

You can begin by confessing your sin before God. After all, that's what originally got us in trouble (2 Peter 3:9). Next, accept God's providing His Son to save us from our sin by giving up his life for it; then rising on the third day to free us from the shackles of eternal death. By believing this and trusting in Jesus Christ we will be saved (Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9 –10).

Scripture: John 5:24; John 14:23; Matthew 7:13-14; 1 John 2:25; Luke 20:35-36 

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for providing Your gift of salvation to me. I don't deserve it, but in Your great mercy You have once again shown Your great love for Your humble servant, and for that I am eternally grateful, amen.

May the Lord bless,

Shawna