ABUNDANT
LIFE AFTER DEATH
Memorise:
And he said unto me, it is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end. I will give unto
him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation
21:6
Read:
Revelation 21:1-7, 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the
first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
2 And I John saw the holy city, new
Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for
her husband.
3 And I heard a great voice out of
heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell
with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them,
and be their God.
4 And God shall wipe away all tears
from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying,
neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5 And he that sat upon the throne
said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these
words are true and faithful.
6 And he said unto me, It is done. I
am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is
athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all
things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Bible in
one year: Luke 23:6-24:53. Job 29:7-20
Some of the
major quests of humanity are the search for the existence of God, the nature of
religion, and the possibility of life after death. Out of deep concern for this
topic, philosophers and the great world religions constantly debate specific
views about life after death such as reincarnation, resurrection, and some
other options. Over the years, philosophical speculations on
life after death have yielded various theories on the immorality of the soul,
to prove that the soul can exist apart from the body, and thereby suggesting
that the human soul will live on after death. This view is well suited to our
religious beliefs, because it is something like this that gives people hope in
the face of death. The question that must be asked, however, is whether there
is any good reason to believe in life after death. Is it a reasonable hope or
nothing more than wishful thinking?
Though the
average Christian does not need anyone to convince him about the reality of
life after death, but generally speaking, it is necessary to consider some
facts which are not widely known. There is actually empirical, observable and
scientifically verifiable evidence about life after death. This evidence is
usually provided by a phenomenon known as a “near-death experience” (NDE),
which is an experience where a person who is considered to be clinically dead,
is involved in a disembodied state of existence, or other aspects or forms of
an afterlife. While in a state of the absence of any discernible signs of life,
such as consciousness, pulse, or breathing, some have reported such experiences
as having the sense that one is dead and looking down on one’s body. Others
have reported things like travelling down a tunnel or a dark passageway,
meeting other persons or supernatural beings, seeing beautiful scenery,
re-entering one’s body, and experiencing feelings of peace. In some cases, some
have shared their experiences about a terrifying visit to hell. It is important
to note that most of these people give a very vivid account of their personal
encounters.
On the
basis of divine revelation, we are confident in the promise of everlasting
life. As Christians, we affirm the biblical teaching that human beings do live
on after physical death. We can therefore confidently answer the question of
life after death in the affirmative. We can say beyond any reasonable doubt,
YES, there is life after death. Not as an ordinary life devoid of the divine
essence, but an abundant life in accordance with the Word of God in Revelation
20:6 that says:
“Blessed
and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second
death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall
reign with him a thousand years.”
Revelations
20:6
Life after
death offers abundant life to all that will faithfully serve the Lord till
death. First, we will partake in the first resurrection, and then the second
death will have no power over us. We will automatically become priests of God,
with the special privilege of reigning with Him for a thousand years. What a life
to look forward to, I pray we will all make it there in Jesus’ Name.
Prayer
Point
Father,
please grant me the grace to faithfully serve you till the end in Jesus’ name.
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