Post written by Raymund Tamayo
“Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him.” 2 Timothy 2:11-12a
Life on earth is temporary. It is only a blink of an
eye compared to eternity. Can you imagine spending eternity with Christ?
Indescribable.
All the hassles, hardships, and heartaches I face
here on earth turns into nothing when I think about spending forever with the
Lord.
The Apostle Paul knew what he was talking about when
he told Timothy, his disciple, to endure and persevere. Paul was a prisoner in
chains when he gave this message to Timothy, and that didn’t stop him from
fulfilling what God has called him to do.
Faith in God fuels our endurance. We can endure
anything and embrace all the opportunities that lies before us with the
knowledge and hope that we have eternity through Christ. Everything that
happens now is preparation for that infinite moment.
You may not realize the depth of what I’m saying
right now because you don’t know Jesus Christ that well. I challenge you to get
to know Him more and see it for yourself.
A student once asked Bonaventure, the medieval
Franciscan teacher, "Why don't men love God more?" And he answered,
"They don't love him because they don't know him."
My prayer is for you to know Christ more - Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, King of kings, and
Lord of lords – and that your heart will be taken by Him, the Son of God, who
sets people free.
“What a love! What a Savior! What a gift! May our
hearts be open to receive Him, may our faith be ready to trust Him, may our
wills be surrendered to obey Him, may our feet and hands be committed to follow
Him, may our faces be anointed to reflect Him, may our actions and attitudes be
righteous to honor Him, and may our voices be uplifted to praise Him…now and
forever.” – Roy Lessin
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