Eternal Life

We’ve all been to a funeral and heard someone say, I am just so glad that we will see _______ again. Where does that assurance come from? How can anyone who has not yet been through death and seen the other side have any sort of confidence that there is life after this life? The simple and exclusive answer- the resurrection of Jesus.

Before Jesus, no such hope existed. I think that is why Paul says, “the rest of men”. Most people did NOT think there was any hope for reunion. You lived, you died, you went in the ground. Next up?

Along comes Jesus and says, it’s Ok to weep, but just don’t weep amidst hopelessness. For the Christ follower, grief is softened by a powerful dose of hope. Listen, I know that doesn’t make you miss your friend, your dad, your wife or your child any less today, but it does give anticipation for a better day coming.

Take a moment in this day to stop and pray, by name, “Jesus, I thank you that because of my living hope, I will see them again.” Among the many reasons to follow Christ- and there are many- the hope of eternal life is near the top!