“A Moment of Honest Reflection”

“A Moment of Honest Reflection”

October 25, 2017

Occasionally, I allow myself a few minutes to view life through the eyes of someone who has no belief or trust in Creator God and the Bible. What if they are right, I am wrong, and in the end, there is no life beyond this one.

I cannot prove my confidence as humans define proof. My hope rests on the Bible and the trust I have placed in Savior Jesus. I acknowledge that the faith involved is not something I am capable of creating – it is a Gift from God. And because of it, I enjoy many benefits:

  1. My confidence that there is a God motivates me to want to live within the boundaries outlined in the Bible. When we do this, we enjoy wholesome relationships and make a positive contribution to society.
  2. I have an explanation for the origin of life, the force behind nature, the reason why humans are selfish, and confidence that there is a future.
  3. I feel a sense of inner peace in good times – and sometimes even greater peace when life is not going well.
  4. I have hope – long-term and for the moment. However good I am feeling today, I have confidence that the future will be even better.
  5. The process of gaining knowledge is rewarding, but I do not worry about having answers and explanations for everything.
  6. I feel forgiven. While humans sometimes hold bad feelings toward me for my errors, I have assurance that Creator God does not.
  7. I face the reality of death with assurance that, because of Jesus, I will be welcomed into Heaven.

I welcome anyone who wonders if there is a God, or if there is life after this life, to consider what I enjoy – and then measure it alongside their own enjoyment of today and their hope, or lack of, for tomorrow.

It is a far better life experience to trust the God of the Bible and live according to His principles today – even if there were no tomorrow. But I know there is a tomorrow. Because of Jesus, both today and forever are amazing beyond description. I do not doubt this for a second.

Pastor Bill Ehmann

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECENT POSTS

“When Failure Succeeds”

By wvbaptist | October 20, 2016 | 0 Comments

October 19, 2016 Our culture places so much emphasis on success that we can easily forget the value of failure. The reality is that many people find it difficult to even talk about failure. We are a success-focused society. Success […]

“Routine or Rich?”

By wvbaptist | October 12, 2016 | 0 Comments

October 12, 2016 It would be interesting to know how many people consider their daily routine a rich experience. For those whose assignment is nearly identical day after day, the routine could become monotonous and even boring. It reminds me […]

“Is It That Important?”

By wvbaptist | October 6, 2016 | 0 Comments

October 5, 2016 Two well-known Christian leaders had a major disagreement over the interpretation of a Bible passage. It was not one of those non-negotiables like the deity of Jesus or the “one way” of Salvation, but it was important […]

“Hanging On – Letting Go”

By wvbaptist | September 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

September 28, 2016 I was sitting in a room filled with pastors who were discussing issues relevant to our profession. As I glanced around the room I realized that I was the “old guy” listening to a younger generation of […]

“Definition of Success”

By wvbaptist | September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

September 22, 2016 A department store would define success according to the number of sales and the profit margin. A stockbroker is considered successful if investments turn out to be profitable. A student feels successful when receiving a degree or […]

Scroll to Top