Well, let's just focus on the "enjoy Him forever" part and ask...do you enjoy God now?
The reflex is to say "yes, of course, I do," but are you just thinking about those rare occasions when you really feel a palpable connection with God or when You've just witnessed an answer to your prayers?
I don't know about you...but if you asked my what I enjoy...I'd probably list things like: hanging out with friends, talking to people (especially about relationships), following sports and wrestling, playing video games, etc etc etc. Essentially, it would be a long list of stuff that may or may not include something directly relating to God...possibly depending on my current life circumstances...
When I'm having a really crappy day...or even if I've had a pretty good day and just want to relax...it is not in my nature to run to God. To meditate, to pray, to study the Bible.
What's sadder...is that if Jesus himself were waiting for me when I got home...and I had the option of chilling with him or doing one of the other things I enjoy....I might not pick Jesus and just try to have fun doing something else...(Disclaimer: I haven't actually been in this situation, so I'm not sure what I'd do)..
I realize that this is messed up. But I don't think I'm the only person who would make that choice.
If you could have everything you ever wanted but couldn't have a relationship with God...would you take that deal? Would you take a relationship with God even if it meant having nothing in life go your way (ie. Job)?
I know which answer to choose...but how come I don't live my life that way?
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