Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them.  The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

I John 2:15, 17

The “world” is ruled by the enemy of God.  As we read here, those who are so ruled do not have the love of Father in them. They continue to try to live without God at all.  Their destiny is, according to these words of John, to “pass away.”  This contrasts clearly with the destiny of those who do the will of God – they will live forever!

I tried to absorb the truth of this in my heart this morning.  I am reminded of my frailty and the futility of trying to follow my way rather than the way of God. I am his, bought by the precious Blood of Jesus, and kept by his grace.  That is my eternal resting place!  I have no other.

At ager 91 it is such a blessing to realize what God has in store for me and for those who love God.  Eternal life! I embrace the truth – those who do the will of God live forever.  Soul, that is God’s sure word.  Bless God forever.