They dwell in their own countries simply as sojourners … They are in the flesh, but they do not live after the flesh. They pass their days on earth, but they are citizens of heaven. They obey the prescribed laws, and at the same time, they surpass the laws by their lives. They love all men but are persecuted by all. They are unknown and condemned. They are put to death, but [will be] restored to life. They are poor, yet they made many rich. They possess few things; yet, they abound in all. They are dishonored, but in their very dishonor are glorified … And those who hate them are unable to give any reason for their hatred.’
When Yeshua lived on this earth, he came teaching about the Kingdom–the Kingdom of God. It is costly to follow Yeshua without hiding behind any man made religion. There is risk everywhere. Yes, but who said it would be easy to enter the Kingdom which is eternal life with God.
Eternal life is God’s own life, living in you. If you want to know what that means, look at the kind of life Yeshua lived. Piercing insight into the most troubling and confusing problems people face. Strength to win the struggles with sin that people usually lose. God’s miracle-working power that turns impossible situations into exciting victories.
Eternal life is full and free, like a natural spring that keeps bubbling up fresh, cool water even in the time of serious drought (John 4:14).
Eternal life in its ultimate fulfillment will be lived in the joyous presence of the living God, forever. This afterlife will be unencumbered by mortal bodies and life’s untoward circumstances. We will be transformed into beings that are immortal and incorruptible; no longer need we fear sickness, pain or death. We will be God’s sons.
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