[The Mayor]

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1,000th Birthday
September 30, 2011

In his book Long for This World, Jonathan Weiner writes about science’s promise to radically extend how long we live. At the center of the book is English scientist Aubrey de Grey, who predicts that science will one day offer us 1,000-year lifespans. Aubrey claims that molecular biology has finally placed a cure for aging within our reach.

But what difference does it make if, after living 1,000 years, we will eventually die anyway? De Grey’s prediction only postpones facing the ultimate question of what happens when we die. It does not answer it.

The Scriptures tell us that death is not the end of our existence. Instead, we are assured that everyone will stand before Christ—believers for their works and nonbelievers for their rejection of Him (John 5:25-29; Rev. 20:11-15). All of us are sinners and in need of forgiveness. And only Christ’s death on the cross has provided forgiveness for all who believe (Rom. 3:23; 6:23). The Bible says, “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Heb. 9:27).

Our appointed face-to-face encounter with God puts everything in perspective. So whether we live 70 years or 1,000, the issue of eternity is the same: “Prepare to meet your God!” (Amos 4:12).

What matters more than length of life
Is where you’ll spend eternity;
If you have placed your faith in Christ,
Then heaven’s glory you will see. —Sper

Only those who have placed their faith in Christ are prepared to meet their Maker.

Read: Amos 4:7-13

Prepare to meet your God! —Amos 4:12

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 9-10; Ephesians 3

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, Mayor.

Thank you for sharing another serving of ODB. A sweet taste every morning.

Have a delightful day.

[geologist]

IF WE LIVED 1000 YEARS WOULD WE BE CONTENT FOR THAT PERIOD OF TIME, WOULD WE CONSTANTLY WANT THINGS, TRIPS, VACATIONS, DISTRACTIONS? IT IS GOOD TO CONSIDER OUR DESIRES.

I know people that quickly become bored if they are not caught up in activity. What we are doing ... we think little about (often), ... is we are writing our book of life.

A good life is what we all want, (do we really?); however many want thrills and drama, melodramas. To want to please God and do good to everyone we meet is relatively rare, or so it seems. What higher good is there?

Live forever. WOW! AMAZING!!!