John 3:36
“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon Him.”
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Eternal life. Life after death. Resurrection.
Many have heard the words, but so few understood their real meaning and what it really means to our spiritual life.
Death puts an end to human life, as we know it. But, it also open another one with the opportunity of seeing God face to face and live in His love forever and ever. The New Testament speaks of judgment primarily in its aspect of the final encounter with Christ in His second coming, but also repeatedly affirms that each of us will be rewarded immediately after death in accordance with his works and faith.
The parable of the poor man Lazarus and the words of Christ on the cross to the good thief, as well as other New Testament texts speak of a final destiny of the soul - a destiny which can be different for some and for others.
Jesus is the eternal life.
It is knowing God and Jesus Christ whom He sent so we may be saved. If you have Jesus, you have this life, but if you do not have Jesus you do not have this life. Jesus is the only way to God the Father and eternal life.
Deep in your heart, you can hear the Lord calling us to sell - “get rid of” - those things that prevent us from doing the real purpose for our existence - the real treasures that we are to store for ourselves in the kingdom of heaven.
If you dare to ask the question, “What must I do to attain eternal life?” be aware, because deep down inside you already know the answer.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, send Your Spirit to cleanse my life so that the offering of myself to You may please You and may my sharing in the Eucharist, our Bread of Life, bring me eternal life. Amen +
Taste/see how good the LORD is; blessed the man who takes refuge in him.
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