1000th BIRTHDAY

1000th BIRTHDAY

Prepare to meet your God (V.12).

Amos 4:7-13

Reading

I read a book the other day which said scientists are close to massively lengthening our lives. Some reckon that soon they will be able to offer us 1,000 year life spans!

But what difference does it make if, after living 1,000 years, we will still die anyway? Long lives don’t beat death, they just delay it. It’s still not the answer we need.

The Bible tells us that death is not the end. Instead, we are promised that everyone will stand before Jesus. Those who trust Him will be welcomed into heaven, His home. Those who rejected Him will face His judgement (JOHN 5:25-29; REV. 20:11-15). All of us are in need of forgiveness. And only Jesus’ death on the cross has given that forgiveness to all who turn to Him (ROM. 3:23 AND 6:23). “People are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement” (HEB. 9:27).

This future meeting with God puts everything into perspective. So whether we live 70 years or 1,000, the Bible gives us all the same message: “prepare to meet your God” (AMOS 4:12).

Thinking it over…

If you died today, would you be ready to meet God? Why or why not? Why not chat about your thoughts and questions on this with a Christian friend today.

IF YOU’VE DECIDED TO TRUST YOUR LIFE TO JESUS, YOU’RE READY TO MEET YOUR GOD.

Youth Edition – Our Daily Bread Ministries