Jesus is telling us not to live as though we are simply waiting for death, at which point we'll enter the Kingdom of God. Scripture tells us that we are joined with Christ in our baptisms, and we are united in his life, death, and resurrection, meaning that our entire lives are to be lived with a joyous anticipation of union with Christ. Christ is to be first in our hearts and minds -- as hard as that is to maintain, it's the call. It's an uphill climb most days, given the things competing for our attention... but only one of those things promises you life beyond death. Only one of those things can provide true and lasting joy, even in the face of grief. Only one of those things knows you completely, believes you are fearfully and wonderfully made, and can redeem you from sin and death. So may we give ourselves over, day after precious day, so that we may know Christ fully and be fully known.
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