Driven by Eternity With John BevereSample

Eternity

Concepts like eternity and the size of our universe are too big for us to understand with our minds. Our logic cannot grasp them. Our words cannot accurately define them.

Think of what the outer limit of the universe might be like. Would you find a wall there? If so, what is beyond the wall? Would it simply be more empty space where no stars or galaxies can yet be found?

If so, wouldn’t this be a continuation of the universe—not really the end? Where is the end? Can your mind take in the endlessness of the universe?

The same is true for the eternal. We cannot grasp with our minds the endlessness or the enormity of it. However, God has placed it in our hearts. Even those who have hardened their minds to convince themselves there is no God still often, at the end of their lives, come to realize a deeper knowledge that has always been there.

They find they always knew there is something more beyond death. They know there is an eternity, even if they don’t know what it holds.

Truth be told, we are eternal beings now, yet its reality awaits all of us. Every man, woman, and child will one day leave this world defined by time and enter God’s realm of eternity. Scripture tells us that God is the Creator of eternity (Psalm 90:2), the Father of eternity (Isaiah 9:6), and the King of eternity (1 Timothy 1:17). Eternity is bigger than we can comprehend, yet somehow we might say God is bigger still.

Since we cannot grasp eternity intellectually, we will have to listen with our hearts for anything meaningful to happen. In fact, this is necessary for you to get any benefit out of this reading plan.

Two steps will help you learn to do this. First, acknowledge that you need the Holy Spirit to help you, and ask Him to do so. Second, stop to ponder and meditate on truths that grip your heart. Don’t rush past them or you will limit what this book can do for and in you. Don’t just read for mental understanding, which is easily forgotten, but hide these truths in your heart.