For ages mankind has been searching for a way to live
forever. Remaining youthful is the common goal for many. There are facial
products to reduce wrinkles, hair coloring to do away with greys, surgical
procedures to smooth, tighten, whatever necessary to erase the signs of
aging. Tales of the “Fountain of Youth”
have been widespread. Regardless of the countless inventions and attempts our
physical bodies either have or will die. But there is a way to experience
eternal life.
In John chapter 11 a man named Lazarus was sick and
eventually physically died. “14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is
dead.” Martha (his sister) was saddened by the event of course but Jesus
assured her that her brother will rise. “23 Jesus saith unto her, thy brother
shall rise again…25 I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in
me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and
believeth in me shall never die.” As the chapter goes on Jesus raises Lazarus
up from the dead as if he woke him up from his sleep.
All that we do to preserve our youth here on earth will not
grant us eternal life. This physical state is temporary. The only way to
eternal life is not through some fountain of youth but through Jesus Christ our
Lord and savior. Believing in him, living righteously doing the will of God
will get grant us eternal life. Do not get too caught up in the dealings of the
world, once again it is temporary. “24 Then Jesus said unto his disciples, if
an man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and
follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; and whosoever
will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if
he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Matthew 16:24-26
Stay Thirsty My Friends
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