The Seasons Of Life

Last Sunday, I was chatting with our Church Board Secretary and came up with a statement that I felt compelled to not only write down but also to share.

The fullness of life is not entirely realized until after death.

This is one of those thoughts that can mess with the minds of those who do not understand it in the context of Christian faith. Let’s break this down in a few different ways. Does this mean the fullness of my life is not entirely realized until after the death of another? That would be a rather odd thought but consider this, if the testimony of that person’s life and faith spoke into the life of another, would that not mean that there would be an awakening and a realization of a greater future in Glory? For those who are not aware of the infinite presence of the Holy Creator, the fullness of life ends when the last breath is drawn and there is still something left behind.

Let’s look at this another way. As we live our lives out daily and do so with the thought in mind that when our last breath is drawn there is still an entirely new chapter of life that awaits us. The thief on the cross knew, through the education he had throughout his early years, his time on earth was coming to an end and what lay before him was an eternity in Sheol. He understood that sinners like him were not worthy of entrance into the kingdom yet he looked to Christ and asked:

“Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!” And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:42-43

It was at that moment the poor thief came to realize the fullness of life. His existence would not end forever on that cross but would continue anew in Glory with the Father!

Try one more. The fullness of life is not entirely realized until after ones death to self. This world tries so hard to measure life in what has been attained and how it is defined. Gold is a precious metal, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, money can’t buy everything but it can make life so much easier. But in Glory, gold is a paving block, diamonds are merely a stone and money does not exist. The fullness of life is in the relationships. In Heaven, we will sing with choirs of angels, sit at the foot of the Creator and we will know only happiness and peace. This is the fullness we do not have here at the moment but we can realize it if we die to self, build the relationships here on earth and seek after the goodness around us.

This Sunday we will explore God’s greatness in all the Universe. We invite you to join us if you can at 10:30 MST on Sunday or watch live online on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MainAvenueFellowship/ ) or view it afterwards on our website (www.mainavefellowship.blogspot.ca).

Blessings
Pastor Todd