Friday at sundown began the Day of Atonement or start of Yom Kippur for the Jews. It's a great opportunity to clear the conscience. To begin restoration of strained relationships. To clear the air, and to make way for reconciliation.
That's what I meant by the title--From Here to Eternity does not have to be a clash. With anyone. Also note the small sign below that simply states LIVE.
Now how are we to live in a world (here) and not have disorder? Not have issues? Not have personality conflicts? Well, as you know, I don't have many answers on my own. But scripture does. From here to eternity.
Some things that conveniently are in our study of Seeking Him with the Band of Brothers are about clearing our conscience. Simply put, we're not right with God if we're not right with man. Or as scripture says it best, "as you did it to one of the least of these brothers, you did it to me." (Matt 25:40) Now that's pretty powerful. Who would want to hurt God? Who would want to be out of sorts with Him? To be separated from God because of something we did?
But what about conflict when it's not a one-way street? What if you're not the only one at fault? If we just take care of ourselves, if we just humble ourselves to gain that clear conscience, then we have to trust the Holy Spirit will act in their life as well.
Oh this should be a piece of cake, right? Anything that causes us to swallow our pride is difficult. Even when the rewards are great. But wouldn't it be great to live from here to eternity with a conscience devoid of guilt? And to know that you're pleasing to God for you are in fellowship with Him.
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