MONDAY July 21, 2025

Hope of Eternal Life

...in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie,
promised before time began....
Titus 1:2

Paul rests our hope in eternal life on the immutable character of God. Our God cannot lie. Whatever God has promised will happen: For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Do you have an eternal hope? One day we will all enter into eternity, including myself. We are all going to die––whether you are young or old, no matter who you are––rich or poor. The moment we are born, we are susceptible to death at any age. I wonder what my thoughts will be, on the last day of my life, before I depart from this world. What will be the last thing I do or say? Last words are important.

We are all so busy living our lives that we do not often prepare for death. Some people will die instantly, while others will linger with sicknesses––pneumonia, a virus or cancer. They can live for two years or twenty years, whatever their situation may be. We know our time on this earth is limited. If you know your time to depart is near, then ask the Lord, “What do You want me to do with the remaining time You have given me?”

Sometimes doctors may say, “Well, you know, you have at least three years to live.” Physicians are not in control, and you are not in control; God is in control. When you are diagnosed with a terminal illness, you may have some time to think and plan. If you do not know the Lord, ask yourself, “Where will I spend eternity?” God desires that you spend eternity with Him!

In Hebrews 9:27, we are told: And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.... This is a very important Scripture because every one of us has to prepare to die, young or old. The way you prepare yourself is to make sure your life is right with God. Then the Scriptures will bring comfort because you have the hope of eternal life.

Let us be alert to the season in which we are living. It is the season of the Blessed Hope, calling for us to cut our ties with the world and build ourselves on this One who will soon appear. He is our hope – a Blessed Hope enabling us to rise above our times and fix our gaze upon Him.
~A.W. Tozer~

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