✨For Surely There's Life After Death

Welcome to Gospel Diary Weekly Devotion. Presented to you by Pastor Chris S. Akpan.

🆚Bible Verse

"For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off." - Proverbs 23:18 (NIV).

🧨Bible Reading

Proverbs 23:17-18 (NIV).

Verse 17:

 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. 

Verse 18:

 For surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

🪴Testimony

 Preparing for Eternal Life:

I'll never forget the day my perspective on life changed forever. As someone who constantly pondered the reality of eternal life, I felt an insatiable hunger to ensure I was prepared for what lay beyond this earthly realm.

One fateful evening, as I sat in contemplation, an extraordinary encounter took place. An angel stood before me, radiating divine light and peace. With an gentle smile, the angel asked:

"How do you prepare for eternal life, which you so often think about?"

Taken aback, I reflected on my actions. Had I truly been living with eternity in mind?

The angel's question pierced my soul, prompting me to evaluate my priorities:

💥Was I nurturing my relationship with God?

💥 Was I living a life of purpose, aligned with His will?

💥Was I cultivating love, forgiveness, and compassion?

In that moment, I realized that my preparation for eternal life wasn't just about intellectual assent, but about living a transformed life. The angel offered words of encouragement:

"Your thoughts have not gone unnoticed. Your desire for eternal life has prepared your heart for this moment. Continue to seek God's presence, and your path will be illuminated."

This divine encounter reignited my passion for living with eternity in view. I began to:

☑️ Prioritize daily prayer and meditation.

☑️ Engage in acts of service and kindness.

☑️ Share the hope of eternal life with others.

This experience taught me that preparing for eternal life requires:

1. Intimacy with God.

2. Obedience to His will.

3. A heart of love and compassion.

Now, I live with renewed purpose, knowing that my thoughts and actions have eternal significance.

🎏Practical Tips

1. Focus on eternal life, not temporal gains.

2. Cultivate a deep relationship with God.

3. Live with purpose, knowing your future is secure.

🍁Word of 

Encouragement

Beloved, death is not the end. Our hope in Christ assures us of eternal life. Let this truth guide your decisions and actions.

✝️Declaring 

Powerful Words

"I declare that I have a future and a hope in Jesus Christ. I will not fear death, for eternal life awaits me."

💥Reflection Questions

1. What does eternal life mean to you?

2. How do you prioritize your relationship with God?

3. Share with someone the hope of eternal life this week.

📿Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the promise of eternal life. Help me focus on what truly matters – my relationship with You. Give me strength to live with purpose and hope.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

🎵Song of the Day

👉 I Can Only Imagine by MercyMe on YouTube.

Stay blessed and focused on Christ Jesus!

Bye for now till next week!