To Live Means What?

When we were conceived in our mother's womb life began. But wait, Jesus said he came that we may have life and have it more abundantly. But what does that mean?  When we came forth out of our mothers womb into this world and the doctor spanked our bottom to help us take our first breath, we said our first "hello" to this world. We then began to grow and the years pass as we live in this fallen world. And, because of Adam's transgression, we were born with a fallen nature and live a carnal lifestyle. This fallen nature is actually a "sin nature"and is constantly at war with God. We want to live the full life, no matter what, with travel and money and excitement and all of the thrills, and we don't want God to get in our way. So, if we are able to accomplish all of this, We think "wow, what a life". But hold on, not so fast my friend. There's nothing wrong with being prosperous, but when wealth, riches and fame become our primary focus and our Lord Jesus is not in the picture we are headed for trouble. Before I continue it is incumbent upon me to Point out some truths you may or may not be aware of as follows: 1- God is a spirit and we are made in his image and likeness. Therefore the "real you" is a spirit. 2- we have a soul and we live in a physical body. 3- our soul consists of our mind, our will and our emotions. 4- all of this (Spirit and soul) is housed in our body which is our "earth suit". 5- when our life on this earth is over, we die a physical death and our body returns to dust, but our spirit and soul never dies, they live on forever. The "real you" keeps on going. So, with all of this in mind, what is life? We might live on this earth in our body 70, 80 years or even more, but then what? Our "real self" will live in eternity forever. Eternity is where the real living begins if you are in the right place, heaven and not hell. And, remember this, our spirit never die. Now, knowing all of this we can clearly see how critical it is to get to heaven and enjoy life where living really exists. But be advised, there is only one way to heaven--not many ways. That one way is through Jesus. It says in God's word, "Jesus is the way, the truth and the life no one sees the Father (go to Heaven) except through Him, Don't despair my friend. If you need a ticket to heaven, Jesus has already paid your fare. But it will cost you something, you will have to give up your "old self" and be "born again". That means the real you, your spirit, must be born all over again. And when that happens, you become a new creation in Christ, old things are passed away and behold all things are become new. And all things are of God. How can I be "born again" you might ask? It's easy. Romans chapter 10 says, "If we confess with our mouth the Lord Jesus Christ and believe in our heart that God raised him from the dead, We shall be saved (Born again). That's it The Word goes on to say, quote for with the heart man believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation". Wow! You now have a life worth living. The future is bright! Your old life would have resulted in a dead end street. Enjoy your walk, heaven awaits you.