"Whoever loves his life will lose it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:25)
If you knew with certainty and guarantee that in fifty days you would receive a prize of 1 (one) million dollars, would you accept to give up everything you have in order to secure this prize? Well then, my brethren, this and much more is the perfect reality of the promise that God made to us through Christ, the promise of the coming of his Eternal and Endless Kingdom of Light. This promise is for all those who accept His Word of Life and Salvation in their hearts. This world passes away, it continues to be filled with violence, hatred, suffering and death. This world is a tremendous illusion to deceive and destroy all those who reject the work of salvation of God, who loves us in the most sublime way possible. Jesus said, "In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) What do we see then? Yes brother, IT IS NOT for you to put your heart in this world, simply. This world exists not to be loved, but to be OVERCOME!!! And this is possible only for the one who believes in the Son of God. What we have here on this Earth is nothing more than a great conflict involving the Heavens and the dark powers of the Realm of Destruction. You cannot love this world (1 John 2:15). This entire wicked system that exists today is destined for total defeat and destruction by the power of Heaven. You cannot set your heart on the things of this world, and still more, nor love your own earthly life, so far as the glories and passing pleasures here are concerned. For this, brother, live yes, but live BY FAITH, fighting evil. Live denying pride, individual rights and the pursuit of self-interest. Live in the Fear of God, obeying, witnessing and preaching His Holy Word. Live loving your neighbor, and always donating your all in favor of brothers in faith. Live in a meek and quiet way, working with humility and dignity whenever possible, so that you can have peace of mind and help those in need. Live giving good witness in the ways of God before everyone, so that His Word is not tarnished. Finally, live as a resurrected and redeemed one, in the dimension of the new life that Christ conquered for you, freed from all sin and the vile corruption ingrained in this world. Live the Kingdom of God TODAY, because it is already INSIDE you! Live the supernatural and always have the joyful vision of the glory of God, which will be manifested and made admirable in all who believe. The message I want to convey to you is this: This world is just a Phase of Hard Ungrateful Tests to be suffered, although not excessive, to generate the Testimony of Salvation, the proof of faith before God, the proof that glorifies and exalts His Most Holy Name. It is not for you to put something as precious as your heart into a probationary world, which is being destroyed and defeated. Live, yes, with fear, simplicity and submission to the Lord, but put your heart and exercise it so that it may be in the Hope of the Glory of God, and of His Kingdom, which is soon to come, in which we must firmly set our vision and firm our hearts.
