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September 30, 2011 — by Dennis Fisher
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Read: Amos 4:7-13
Prepare to meet your God! —Amos 4:12
Bible in a year:
Isaiah 9-10; Ephesians 3
In his book Long for This World, Jonathan Weiner writes about science’s pro
mise to radically extend how long we live. At the center of the book is Engl
ish scientist Aubrey de Grey, who predicts that science will one day offer u
s 1,000-year lifespans. Aubrey claims that molecular biology has finally pla
ced a cure for aging within our reach.
But what difference does it make if, after living 1,000 years, we will event
ually die anyway? De Grey’s prediction only postpones facing the ultimate q
uestion of what happens when we die. It does not answer it.
The Scriptures tell us that death is not the end of our existence. Instead,
we are assured that everyone will stand before Christ—believers for their w
orks and nonbelievers for their rejection of Him (John 5:25-29; Rev. 20:11-1
5). All of us are sinners and in need of forgiveness. And only Christ’s dea
th on the cross has provided forgiveness for all who believe (Rom. 3:23; 6:2
3). The Bible says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this th
e judgment” (Heb. 9:27).
Our appointed face-to-face encounter with God puts everything in perspective
. So whether we live 70 years or 1,000, the issue of eternity is the same: “
Prepare to meet your God!” (Amos 4:12).
What matters more than length of life
Is where you’ll spend eternity;
If you have placed your faith in Christ,
Then heaven’s glory you will see. —Sper
Only those who have placed their faith in Christ are prepared to meet their
Maker. |
