This side and That Side

Our time here is brief compared to what awaits us on the other side of Eternity. But in this brief moment of life, before, "...the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God...", we have this glorious opportunity to not only live for Christ, but take up our cross and follow Him along the narrow path that leads us to everlasting life. We have this golden privilege to partake as yielded vessels, and see lives, cities and nations transform from the work and the power of the Holy Spirit. We have this blessed honour in expressing our love toward Him, and then channelling this holy love, which He has so abundantly bestowed upon us, to others. Then, "in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet...", we shall be with our Lord forever. The former things - heartache, tears and pain will have passed away. The fruit, however, will remain, and we shall stand in awe before our God and behold His brilliant light, love, and presence forever.

Dedicated to my good friend and fellow servant of the Lord, Shane Rooney (A.K.A. Shane #1) , and Allan Cooper, who continually abides under the Shadow of the Almighty.