"Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come."
2 Corinthians 5:1-6,
Serious illness, physical disabilities, and aging can be curious things. How does one view themselves in regards to these conditions? So much depends on perspective and insight! I know many people who will not disclose their real age, when their birthdays arrive there is more mourning than celebrating! I recently was afflicted (blessed?), with a life threatening multiple-diagnosis illness, and I came very close to physical death, the veil separating this life and eternity was so thin...I was not afraid of "losing" this life, because Jesus had promised me that I will never die, that I would see Him in paradise...
Beloved, for those who have the blessed assurance, we belong to Him, and He to us, and He has paid the priceless entrance fare for us...we have an eternal house in heaven that Jesus has promised! He has prepared a place for us, for all who have believed and received Him as Lord and Savior, and with this reality in mind, every day that passes is a day closer to being face-to-face with our Abba and our Bridegroom...and I find that so exhilarating!
John the Baptizer said, " I must decrease so that He may increase", revealing an important aspect of our existence. Our abundant life, here and in eternity, is found only as we abide in Jesus, exalting Him and humbling ourselves.
So when you deal with anxiety, unhappiness, or discontentment as you age, or endure ailments and their consequences, consider the real process and outcome!
Get ready, and make sure you are really "saved" (John 3:16-18), that don't just go to church or claim "Christian" because your parents were...whether we go to Him, or He comes for us, we will soon behold Him.
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