Friday; October 9

There are several lessons that come from age – one of which is that aging is not all that it is cracked up to be. Through the years I have found that old cars break down, old houses fall apart, investments fail and archaic ideologies are (most often) replaced. Maybe the most painful lesson I have learned is that our physical bodies were not built for the long-term and most of the parts will eventually begin to show an incredible about of wear and tear. I don’t want to sound like a pessimist, but the realist side of me is beginning to experience the certainty of aging. With this in mind, how would you feel if I could show you something that doesn’t tarnish with age – would you be interested? If so, listen to this, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you ...” (I Peter 1:3-4). According to the Apostle Peter, even in a world ripe with deterioration, there is something that lasts forever – a never-ending inheritance. No, this inheritance isn’t money, it is a perfect eternal life in the presence of the God and Savior of the world.
There is a lot of talk these days about investing for the future. While there are some securities that are safer than others, they all come with some sort of risk – something could happen and we could lose it all. However, when it comes to an eternal reward, it is guaranteed to survive any earthly downturn and will be there for us no matter who is in the White House or who is managing our retirement portfolio.
What can we count on in ever-changing times? What will never fail us, no matter how many years it exists? The only answer is an eternal life designed and paid for by God.
Think About It!

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