Title: Hope Beyond the Grave: A Call to Eternity.

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Philippians 1:21  For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Devotion: The day after a loved one’s burial is often filled with a surreal emptiness—an undeniable reality that they will not be seen again in this life. The weight of loss can feel like a part of us has been taken, leaving a void that cannot be filled. Yet, in the midst of sorrow, there is eternal hope.
For those who have placed their trust in Christ, death is not an end but a transition into eternal joy with Him. The Apostle Paul reminds us, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" (Philippians 1:21). To human eyes, death appears as a tragic loss, but to God, it is a gain when His children enter His presence.
  However, Scripture warns of the reality of a second death—a spiritual separation from God for those who reject Christ. Revelation 20:14-15 says, "Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Every soul faces an eternity—either in everlasting joy with Christ or eternal separation from Him.
  The choice is ours. Salvation is freely offered to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and turn away from sin. Romans 10:9 affirms, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Accepting Christ requires nothing more than surrendering our hearts to Him.
  Life is fleeting, and tomorrow is never promised. The urgency of salvation is echoed in 2 Corinthians 6:2: "Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." While we pray for long life, we must also remember that one day, this earthly journey will end. Let us choose wisely where we will spend eternity.
  May the Lord grant you peace, strength, and the assurance of eternal life in Him. Amen.

©Dr Joel Olanrewaju. You can reach me at gbemide09@gmail.com to share your thoughts. Please feel free to share this devotional with your contacts. 

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