“then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” Gen. 2:7
Woke up this morning and immediately began thinking about one’s mortality. I must have had a dream which now cannot recall. But the weight of the matter was so intense I had to immediately start writing.
Our self-awareness of age doesn’t become of prime importance until such a moment arises. A time which causes us to stop and face reality. Until then we go about doing what one does to stay alive. We work. We eat. We sleep. We go about our normal routine until death crosses our doorway.
When you are young, you feel invincible. But as you age, you begin to take note that some of your friends and associates are no longer with you. You begin to slow down. Your mind isn’t as sharp as it once was. Your muscles and vision slowly dissipate. You find yourself speaking more about the past rather than hoping in the future. You check the calendar for confirmation of today’s year and date. You can’t believe time has gone by so fast since your mother gave birth to you.
Life is precious. The older one becomes, the more one appreciates the work God is doing. He wants a family. An eternal family. As I have stated so often, life is a learning process preparing you for eternity. God has created humanity as part of the birthing process. Like the fetus in a mother’s womb, you and I are being nourished and prepared for birth into heaven’s dimension. This exterior body is being shed away. What will be exposed is the soul and spirit.
The resurrection of our bodies is the outcome of a new birth into a new age.
Our old body consists of chemicals from the earth. Our new bodies will be like Christ’s (1 Corinth. 15:49). As Jesus so often stated. What gives life is the spirit. The flesh without the spirit is dead. So why does it take a lifetime to realize this?
Looking back, my only wish is someone would have explained to me God’s purpose for creation. For birthing you and me. How everyday life takes you closer to either become more like HIM or less. We are HIS children. We are being prepared for HIS family business. We are learning to serve and lead like HIM. Knowing this makes one want to know HIM better. As we get to know HIM better, one’s desire is to become more like our heavenly Dad.
Sin is a religious term which simply means failing to live up to HIS ways. Grace though is HIS way of picking us up and repeating the process until we succeed. This life is a marathon race. As long as one keeps moving toward the finishing line, one wins. This is not because of our talents, skills, and abilities. But because of Jesus Christ’s victory. He has already included us in the winner’s circle.
Yes physical death comes to all. Until then, the only question pertains to our relationship with HIM. Are we ready to meet our heavenly Father?
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- Power Up With Jesus – Aspirations Rooted in Jesus Christ!
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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