I remember when my grade 4 primary teacher was trying to explain infinity to us. We went outside in an open space where we could see for miles. He pointed us east and told us to look as far as we could see. Then he pointed us west and told us the same. He explained that infinity is like that. There is no eastern or western end point. It just keeps on going. It was a hard concept for us little kids, but to a degree, we got it. There are some things we can measure, and some things we can’t.
Eternity is like that. I am bemused at the confidence with which scientists speak in terms of millions, even billions of years, when I am struggling to comprehend beyond thousands of years. But they believe in eternity – a time that cannot be measured, either before or behind us – and so do I.
As people of faith, we believe that real life is lived in the context of eternity. Our full lives cannot be measured. Yes, we may be able to work out that point in time when our lives began; but we cannot give an end point. There will come a time when we will stop breathing in this human life we have, but our lives will continue on.
We know that sin pays off with death. However, in faith, we confess our sin to the Lord who in his mercy forgives us. In faith we hold on to the gift of eternal life, given by Jesus, our Lord to all those who put their faith and trust in him. That’s ours! It’s our hope. It’s our joy. It’s our freedom. It’s our foundation for all of life. Hallelujah!
Warradale Faith Congregation, SA
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Real Life – Eternal Life
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