Retirement

The American dream is to work hard and retire comfortably. This can be a simple task or a very difficult one based on how the candidate plans and executes. The idea is to build a pretty nest egg of financial investments that will yield a high return. It the plan is executed correctly, the candidate will live a relaxing life after working to reach retirement status.

Christianity however, is not like an occupation. We can never retire from being a disciple for Christ. We must follow Jesus’s lead and work until the end of time or life whichever comes first. Jesus worked his ministry until just hours before his death.

Luke 23:39-43 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

The ultimate life awaits us in glory!