Eternity

Where the earth ends, begins a place called eternity, a place of endless life and infinite bounty. Where the sun don’t set and the moon shines all day, where you can reach up and touch the stars, at will . A place where there is no twilight, only the glorious light of dawn.

Eternity, like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, is a place, far beyond our dreams and imagination. Where the verdant green never turns brown, where bright red poppies and yellow daisies are less radiant than the brilliant light of perfect love.. Where there is no hunter, where there is no hunger, where the lion and the lamb lie down together, in perfect harmony.

A place where there is none too noble, none less wise, where everyone is equal and the same. Where knowledge is not confined to a few but constantly imparted to our being. Where freedom is no longer an illusion and the clang of chains is unheard , where men walk where angels tread, and fly on wings of butterflies . A place filled with the resonating sound, of praise for the Holy One, and where joy reigns supreme.

A place where there is no pain, no sorrow, where there is no weeping, no tears. Where there is no fear, no gnashing of teeth, no oppression or treachery. Where penury has no meaning and squalor has no name, where trials and tribulations don’t come visiting. A place where evil is powerless and death,has no sting. Where we no longer live by faith, no longer believe in the Unknown, but live in the blissful presence of the Divine.

A place where hatred is alien and tenderness, like an ever flowing stream, engulfs. Where the demons of discord and division have no room , where betrayal is unknown, where relationships never turn sour and all emotions are governed by the One Supreme Being . Where there is no loss, no gain, no grief and loneliness has no grip over us. Where rejection is never experienced , for we are measured not by our deeds nor accomplishments, but accepted by the benevolence, of the Most High .

So what makes us worthy of this place, what makes us fix our eyes on the prize of Eternity ? When troubles come knocking, when temptations are too strong, when sickness overtakes and death shadows us, we rely on the hope of a hereafter. You may ask, what is it that we need to do , to reserve a place in Eternity? The answer my friend, is within each one of us, for the price is paid by the One Who laid down His Life for our sins, thus ensuring a home for each one of us, in Eternity.