Live Long and Prosper

Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,

and the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 4:10

Nobody wants to die young. Nobody ever thinks they will die young. And truth be told, nobody wants to die old, either. Nobody wants to die. In fact, some people cling to life with a death grip, forgive the pun.

I've watched people go through torturous medical procedures and treatments, constantly taking pills and having surgeries and undergoing experiments, in an attempt to have just a few more miserable years of existence on this world that is passing away. If you had nothing else to look forward to after you die, then I might understand your unwillingness to let go of this life just yet. But for those who are believers in the Son of God as savior, it really makes me wonder if people really believe in heaven and that they are going there.

Now, I'll admit that I'm not particularly fond of dying...then again, I've never tried it. I don't intend to load up on the bus and go now, but when my time comes, I'm pretty certain that I will want to cross quickly over that chilly river into the eternal presence of God. You won't find me lingering on the banks when Jesus calls me home; I'll be ready to wade in deep and swim the wide waters to that happy golden shore. That's where my heart is, my home. That's where I know I will always belong.

In the meantime, I have found the secret to a long and happy life, and it doesn't include the words diet or exercise. I suppose those things might contribute to a body fit for optimal use in this life, but the true secret to a long, healthy and happy life is not to be found in fruit and bran. It is found in knowing the Lord, in obeying His commands, and in receiving the wisdom that He wants to impart to you through His word.