A promise of eternal life

In its beginnings, Christianity was the victim of great persecutions, prisons, deaths, that is, being a Christian cost the lives of thousands of people in their beginnings, and we saw this in middle age in the same way. They were objects of ridicule by kings, principals and important people of the time. On the other hand, it should not seem strange to think that in the 21st century we continue to suffer different persecutions in certain countries.

We must never weaken our faith by the trials and difficulties that we face on a daily basis, since we have been promised eternal life, and when it says eternal it is truly eternal. We should feel the happiest beings in the world for this fact, can you imagine worshiping God for an eternity? Glory to God!

The apostle Paul said:

11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him;

12 if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us;

13 if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.

2 Timothy 2:11-13

It is good to read this, since it affirms our full confidence in what was promised by our Creator. Here Paul is saying that we should do not think that our sufferings and tribulations are in vain, that we should do not think that all this pain is forever or that we will never live a better life, otherwise, we have in our thoughts the idea that one day we will be together with Him for an eternity.

There is a very famous chant that says:

There will be no need from the light the glow

Neither the sun will give its light, nor its heat.

There will not be crying

Neither sadness nor pain,

Because then Jesus The king of the heaven

will be Helper for ever

There will come a day where that eternal life that has been promised to us will be given to us and we will not need the earthly things we have today, and not only that, but we will not shed any more tears and we will be before God for an eternity.

Let us continue trusting God in the midst of all trials and rejoice, for one day all this will end.

When we look back at the history of the church, we see that persecution has never been able to erase the faith of God’s people. On the contrary, persecution has purified the faith of many believers, strengthening their convictions and making them understand that their hope is not rooted in earthly comfort but in the glory that awaits them. The early Christians faced lions, prisons, and the loss of everything they owned, yet they continued forward because their eyes were placed on the eternal reward. This same conviction must accompany us today, even if our persecutions come in different forms such as criticism, rejection, or social pressure.

Many Christians throughout history confessed that their greatest strength did not come from within themselves but from the grace of God sustaining them in moments of adversity. Our generation must learn to see trials not as obstacles but as divine opportunities to experience God’s faithfulness. Every challenge we face is a reminder that we are pilgrims in this world and that our true home is not here but in the eternal kingdom that God has prepared for His children. This hope should encourage us every day, especially in moments when discouragement knocks on the door of our hearts.

Paul’s message in his letter to Timothy is profoundly comforting. He teaches us that the Christian life is not measured only by the present moment but by the eternal perspective. To die with Christ is to live with Him, to suffer with Him is to reign with Him. These words are a foundation that lifts the believer above the storms of this world. Even when our faith seems small, God remains faithful. This truth alone should bring peace to our souls, for our salvation does not rest on our perfection but on God’s unwavering character.

The song mentioned earlier reminds us of the glorious reality that awaits the children of God. One day, everything that causes pain, fear, or uncertainty will be completely removed. In that place, tears will not exist, and sorrow will be only a distant memory. This promise is not a fantasy; it is the hope sealed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For this reason, believers can face life with courage, knowing that no suffering is eternal, but the joy that God gives is.

For now, while we walk on this earth, let us hold firmly to our faith. Let us stand steadfast in prayer, in the reading of the Word, and in communion with other believers. Trials will come, but so will God’s presence strengthening us each day. Let us rejoice, because beyond the temporary afflictions, an eternity full of peace, light, and communion with our Creator awaits us. That hope is enough to fill our hearts with gratitude and perseverance.