About once a week, Hosea and I drive down Sherman Way to go shopping at Trader Joe’s. As we pass Jordan Ave. in downtown Canoga Park, I say, “Look, Hosea, we’re crossing Jordan!” It makes me ponder what it will be like on the other side, in heaven.
I think of crossing over into eternal life as something that happens when you die. But in our Sunday class this week, we touched on John 5:24 where it says “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” I’ve already crossed over!
But what does that mean? John 17:3 says “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” If I believe in Jesus – surrender my life into his hands – then I know God. By knowing God, I am taking part in things which are eternal, and living eternally with God right here and now. Instead of being on a journey, I’ve already arrived.
The outcome is happening right now. The reward is happening right now. But knowing God will continue through eternity.
Facing Jordan 