In Israel at that time, people who survived to adulthood were genera…

In Israel at that time,
...those who reached adulthood generally lived to 70, and healthy people lived to 80.

However..."Most of it was hardship and misfortune,"
...he said.

...Since this was 2500 years ago...I imagine those were incredibly difficult days, incomparable to modern times. 🤔
...Moreover,
"The only things to be proud of are hardship and misfortune,"
...😞
He said that life isn't always smooth sailing, and in reality...it's accompanied by hardship and difficulties.
..."It passes quickly, and we too fly away."
...There is a day that will inevitably come for everyone...😞.
That is "death."
No one can escape it.
...Many people...are so busy just trying to keep up with what's in front of them.
But...we must look beyond that!
...Many people say, "There is no God. Heaven is irrelevant."

But is that really true?

…Where do we fly to after we die? 🤔

…The Bible clearly states,
"Our citizenship is in heaven."

…When my time comes, I too will return to my own country.

My death will be the moment I open the gates of heaven.

…Let us walk the path of hope that has been given to us, aiming for heaven!

Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.