1st John 2:25. “And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.” THE PROMISE. Are you sure? Can there be no mistake? What He has given, absolutely no one can take Away what has been provided and paid for in blood? Eternal life is new life – God’s promise is good.
The terms are made plain in the scriptures of truth. The promise God gave is based on One of highest worth. When God says a thing, it will surely come to pass – His Word is unchangeable from the first to the last.
What promise could be given better than eternal life. It has been made by One who is unable to lie. The life God has Himself, He gives to us as a gift – What blessing could ever be comparable with this.
Such a promise gives meaning to every part of living. It gives a perspective and purpose to my reason for being – The life that is eternal is lived even here and now – By the events of each day I can mature and grow.
This promise is from God and can in no way be trivial. To doubt such a promise indicates lack of life eternal. To not believe God is to make Him out to be a liar – Which will leave such a person in danger of eternal fire.
Eternal life is more than living a long, long time. It involves sharing with God a nature divine – So that I can enjoy and appreciate the things He does – And now I am able to love all the things that He loves.
“Father God, I am so thankful for the gift of eternal life through the Lord Jesus Christ. To experience life like this is a great joy in all aspects of daily living. To wake with thoughts of Thee and then to enjoy the scriptures give me a good start to a day. Physical activity as well as thinking, reading and writing all bring a sense of meaning to each action. Perhaps above all this is the assurance that the Lord is coming and perhaps this will be the day He calls us to Himself. I wait – and rejoice in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”