SCRIPTURE: John 17:1-5
“Now this is eternal life…” (John 17:1)
Many Christians think eternal life is our future, neverending life in heaven.
But the phrase ‘life of the ages’ refers more to the life we were made for.
It is similar to Jesus’ expression ‘life to the full’ (John 10:10).
It is also how John interprets the words ‘kingdom of God’.
We are born again into the life we were made for (life in God’s kingdom) (John 3:3,5).
This life is not just biological permanence, nor is it floating in clouds like angels forever.
It comes to this: “that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:1)
If you are reconnected to God through Jesus, you are in God’s kingdom, you are experiencing eternal life.
This is not to say it won’t improve, or that our experience now is all there is to it.
Life in this world is not what it should be – yet – but knowing Jesus and God is where it begins.
Yes, we must still pass through physical death, but that is a doorway, not a dead end.
With God as our foundation, Jesus as our leader, and the Spirit as our strength, life begins NOW.
Together we start doing now what Adam and Eve were called to do: lead and care for God’s world.
Eternal life – life to the full, the kingdom of God – begins now!
And like the wine at the wedding feast, the best is yet to come (John 2:1-10)!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, knowing You, there is no greater thing. You’re my all, You’re the best, You’re my joy, my righteousness.
And I love You, Lord.