Read Amos 4:7-13
In his book Long for this World, Jonathon Weiner writes about science’s promise to radically extend how long we live. At the centre of the book is English scientist Aubrey de Grey, who predicts that science will one day offer us 1 000-year life spans. Aubrey claims that molecular biology has finally placed a cure for ageing within our reach.
But what difference does it make if, after living 1 000 years, we will eventually die anyway. 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 works and non-believers for their rejection of Him (John 5:25-29; Revelation 20:11-15). All of us are sinners and in need of forgiveness. And only Christ’s death on the cross has provided forgiveness for all who believe (Romans 3:23; 6:23). The Bible says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
Our appointed face-to-face encounter with God puts everything in perspective. So whether we live 70 years or 1 0000, the issue of eternity is the same: “Prepare to meet your God!” (vs 12).
Prayer:
¥ Think of 5 people you know that are unsaved and that you want to come to Christ for salvation. Pray for each one by name. Ask God to give you the opportunity to speak to each one about Christ’s offer of salvation.
¥ Pray that your church would grow through conversions.
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