“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NIV)
You might find this verse we have chosen to be a bit different – especially when we spend each day thinking about promises God has made. This verse is a part of the teaching of the apostle Paul about God's plans for His people to be raised from the dead and to enter heaven. So we understand that what this verse is saying is that we DO have a hope, and expectation that goes on into eternity. It would be tragic for our soul if our hope ended when our time on earth ended. If we are believing in Jesus just for the years we're living here on earth it would only be for a short time. But our hope and expectation is for all eternity. That is an immeasurable period for it never ends. When our short time on earth comes to an end, God has promised us a life that will last forever in His presence. This is what makes the Christian life so much more worthwhile. We are not to be pitied, but we are to rejoice in this promise.
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