A yearning to live longer?
(show photo of what you will be doing when you are only 200 years old)
Photo of Man on Ikaria
Photo of eternity
A yearning to prosper?
The Word of God on …
… Long Life
Proverbs 28:16, “A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement but he who hates ill gotten gains will enjoy a long life”
Ephesians 6:3, “enjoy long life on the earth”
1) Lift our eyes from the here and now to eternity.
John 3:36, “whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.”
2) God gives it as a free gift
3) God demonstrated his ability to give life for all eternity.
… Prospering
Proverbs 3:2, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”
Luke 9:25, “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world and yet lose or forfeit his life?”
Next week : Yearning for the spiritual? True Peace.