THE MYSTERY OF ETERNAL LIFE AS A GIFT

DATE: 22nd of April 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: THE MYSTERIES OF ETERNAL LIFE

�� SCRIPTURE READING

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — Romans 6:23

“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” — John 17:3

��️ MEDITATION

Eternal life is one of the greatest mysteries in the kingdom of God.

Many think of eternal life as something that begins after death, but the truth is deeper than that.

Eternal life is not just about living forever—it is about knowing God and having His life within you now.

The mystery is that eternal life cannot be earned. It is a gift from God, given freely through Jesus Christ. No amount of good works or human effort can produce it.

It comes only through faith in Christ.

When a person receives Jesus, eternal life begins immediately. It changes the heart, transforms the spirit, and gives access to a life that is divine, unending, and full of purpose.

This means that believers are not just preparing for eternity—they are already partakers of it.

�� KINGDOM TRUTHS ABOUT ETERNAL LIFE AS A GIFT

1. Eternal Life Is a Gift, Not a Reward: It cannot be earned by human effort.

Supporting Scripture:

“The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — Romans 6:23

2. Eternal Life Begins Now: It starts the moment a person believes in Christ.

Supporting Scripture:

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life.” — John 3:36

3. Eternal Life Is Knowing God: It is a relationship, not just a duration of life.

Supporting Scripture:

“This is life eternal, that they might know thee.” — John 17:3

�� REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Do I understand eternal life as a present reality or only a future promise?

How can I grow deeper in my relationship with God daily?

Am I living in the awareness of God’s life within me?

�� PRAYER

Father, thank You for the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Help me understand and experience this life daily.

Draw me closer to You and deepen my relationship with You.

Let Your life flow through me and transform everything about me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

�� DECLARATIONS

Eternal life is at work in me now.

I know God and walk in relationship with Him.

I have received the gift of life through Christ.

My life is filled with divine purpose and power.

I live with the reality of eternity in me.

�� ACTION POINT FOR TODAY

Spend intentional time with God today—pray, worship, and meditate on His Word, embracing eternal life as a present reality.