Blessed In Life; Blessed Forever

Let no impending doom or disaster
Steal the joy that true commitment provide;
In the Lord one has a loving Master,
In whose mighty hand he can safe abide.
Hope is the treasure that sweetly graces
The narrow path of one from sin set free;
His eyes steady fixed on distant places
He keeps immune from woes that others see!
What delights accrue when he early finds
The twice-blessed road: Peace now; God's heaven then!
It matters not if flesh's prison binds;
His soul is free, Paradise to begin!
How tragic! For one who never finds God;
Turmoil now! Torment after life is trod!

"Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear." (Psalm 112:6-8)

The scripture above promises peace of mind in life that belongs to a believer in Jesus Christ who has repented and is living by His words. Plus, he can look forward to living again after this life, a new life of happiness and bliss in heaven. Why would anyone pass this opportunity by, living without sure peace now, and guaranteed torment later?

"'I tell you the truth,' Jesus said to them, 'no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to secure many times as much in this age, and in the age to come, eternal life.'" (Mark 10:28-29)

Jesus said this to His disciples during His ministry, and it applies as well to disciples of these times. Many of us do not have to give up as much as others to serve Him, but all that do believe in Jesus are promised rewards now, and rewards later, after we die. All this, and heaven, too? Twice-blessed; in this life, and in the life to come!