1/5/13 update: I decided to link to this poem from the prompt today at dVerse Poets Pub. Check it out for more poems on peace.
So often we speak of eternal life as something that we get after we die. But that is not what Jesus promised. He said “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 (NIV). Belief in Jesus leads to the immediate possession of eternal life, which is an abundant life in relationship with our Creator. Although I am thankful of the promise of heaven when I die, the promise of a place with no more pain and no more tears, I am even more thankful for the gift of eternal life that I possess right here and now. Jesus said, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:3 (NIV).
Eternal Life
Every day I know You more
the Alpha and Omega
end of all and beginning of life
real life, abundant life
now and forever
aware each moment of Your
love and mercy
Love and mercy
inundating my soul
filling me with peace
eternally and today
Do you possess eternal life? Do you know the one true God? Have you asked His Son Jesus to be your Savior and Lord? If not, what are you waiting for? Listen to the words of eternal life that your Creator has to offer.
“You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve.
Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”
John 6:67-69 (NIV).