Are u prepared for eternity?

Because God's children are human beings - made of flesh and blood - the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. - Hebrews 2 : 14

This week and the last has been a very solemn period for me. I had to attend 2 state ceremonial funerals. As most of you already know, 2 coast guard officers lost their lives in the line of duty. At first I thought to myself that it was very "leychey" to attend the ceremony because it was very rush, and I didn't know them personally. However instructions from higher up that all available have to show support and attend.

2 things came to mind at the ceremonial. 1. How I want to be remembered when I die 2. Am I prepared for eternity
I think these are the questions we don't ask ourselves everyday that we ought to ponder from time to time.

I couldn't help but feel sorrow throughout the ceremonial. Although it wasn't someone close to me, the sight of the family members faces just broke my heart. It reminded me of Lord of the Rings, when the son of king Theoden died. Theoden said : "No father should have to bury his son"

Aren't you glad that God himself had to "bury" his son? Not that God did not love his son, but his love for us far exceeds our understanding. Ephesians 3 : 18 - And may you have to power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

This is not a message of sorrow and despair, but a message of boldness and courage. That we should face each day like Paul did. Philippians 1 : 20 - For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die.

Joshua Lau