LIFE

“And this is eternal life:
that people know you, the only true God,
and that they know Jesus Christ,
the One you sent.”
John 17:3
New Century Version

The Game of Life is a classic Milton Bradley board game. In this game the object is to pick a good career, try to get the highest salary possible, and end the game with the highest net worth. Along the road to life, you decide if you will go to college or immediately enter the work force. You will get married, choose what kind of house to live in, buy insurance, and ride the ups and downs on the road of life. You can play as many times as you would like to see if you can beat your highest game finish and end as board champion.
In reality, life is all about the decisions we make. However, we don’t always get another chance to ‘play again’ and choose a different path if the choices we make don’t turn out exactly how we planned. Not only must we consider each decision taking into account the consequences and repercussions, we must also determine what makes life truly successful.
The Apostle Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:19, “If our hope in Christ is for this life only, we should be pitied more than anyone else in the world.” Knowing God and accepting Jesus Christ as the Son of God is true living, not only in this present world, but in the world to come.
Eternal life is the ZOE kind of life. This life is real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last forever. This is the highest and best that God has for his children. Jesus came so that we could have this life and have it abundantly.
True life must be measured in light of eternity. Living only for the moment or by the world’s expectations is futile and folly. Matthew 16:26 says, “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?” This is not the game of life, this is reality and the decisions we make will effect eternity.
Commit your life to Christ today. If you have already given your life to Him, rededicate your commitment and allegiance to Him. Get to know Him intimately by reading and studying his Word and through prayer. Apply His principles to your life and put into practice his teachings and instructions on a daily basis. A life invested in Christ Jesus will ensure that you will be the high scorer and enjoy life eternal!