A thing to look forward to

I had an experience last week that caused some reflection. I played golf for the first time in three years, with my son.

I used to be a really good golfer. However, I did not have high expectations after three years. I expected to play poorly. But it was not my play that gave me cause to reflect; it was my physical condition. Let me explain.

The simple truth is that over time, our bodies begin to deteriorate. My son has the body of someone about half my current age. For the 33 years since I was 35 (yes, you now know my age), my body has been in the process of inevitable deterioration. I have had heart surgery, knee and back surgery. I cannot play like I did when I was young. I cannot even walk like I did back then.

I write this, not to depress you (or me), but to reflect on what I am talking about. My earthly body is doomed. Some day the process of its deterioration will end and I will, thankfully, leave this earthly body. Why do I say thankfully? Because just as I am destined to deteriorate completely, I am also destined to receive a new and perfect body not made for this life. This is not something to dread; it is something to anticipate with relish.

I could not hit the ball very far yesterday. I at times could scarcely walk up and down the hills. And let me tell you, my entire body is reminding me today of my courageous exploits yesterday. Every muscle, including muscles I forgot I had, aches today. I have been thoroughly reminded that I am mortal. Or am I?

Look forward to the day when you too will receive that perfect and immortal body. If you have doubts, renew or begin a relationship today with Jesus, the only one from whom we can receive that immortal body and life that never ends.