Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Between Eternities
Matthew 7:13-14, Hebrews 11:1, 8-10
By J.D. Griffith
From the moment of birth, we’re traveling pilgrims. We live in a world
that has no lasting peace as we travel from one day to the next into our
future. So, in a sense, we’re traveling between eternities while alive
on this plane. We seem to be locked in our moment, taking forever to get
to our destination. But we’re sojourning towards a future, hoping for
promises as yet unseen.
One day we will be in the promise of eternity. This is sure. Jesus, who
is Master of eternity, offers us a better country that is heavenly. A
place where we are not ashamed to claim God as our God; where He
welcomes us into the city is preparing. The question is, where will you
spend eternity after your life here is done?
The road we travel to get to this promise is a hard road, though. It is
narrow and veers over cliffs threatening to plunge us into an abyss. By
keeping our eyes focused on Christ, we will navigate safely into our
promised land of eternity in Heaven. We achieve the prize at this road’s
end by committing to Him, living in dependence, sacrifice and trust.
This is the ONLY road that carries reconciled- to-God travelers through
the small entrance to Heaven.
There is an alternate road that leads to a different entrance. This
entrance is wide and easy, as is the road leading to it. Most people
choose this road. This road requires few commitments, almost everything
is acceptable. People live the way they feel like living, with few
restraints where rules are challenged. They live self-indulgent lives,
and do whatever they feel like doing. This sounds like the most fun
road, but the joy experienced on this road is short-lived, with no
lasting value.
Take Home Nugget
While we are locked into this now, the hours, days, weeks,
months, and years seem to drag by. We are anxious about our future, but
our time is spent navigating through this eternity. This seeming
eternity is not what we long for. One day, we will be in the promise of
heaven for the real eternity. We’ll be one with our Creator, Lord of
Heaven and Earth, and that is eternal joy.
While life seems hard and the days long,
We know this is but one second in God’s eyes.
There is only one eternity; we know heaven’s our song.
Stay strong, fight and win through; Christ is watching from the skies.
