(2 Cor 1:22, Hebrews 7:22)
Some years ago, we bought a kitchen knife
It was something special.
The “World’s Sharpest Knife” it said.
It also came with a guarantee which was, amazingly,
“For Ever”
Then I read the small print.
“This guarantee shall be enforced for the lifetime of the World’s Sharpest Knife company”
OK that makes sense.
Then I read the address:
Twin Towers Trading, New Jersey.
As I read this and recollected the events of 9th September 2001,
I was struck by the actual fragility of the guarantee.
Because it was only as good as long as the company survived
(and it may have done, of course).
In our journey, God does not act as a salesman
Because there is no pitch.
He offers a life lived in fellowship with Him
A right now life, but also the prospect of a life to come
And, an inheritance.
This also comes with a guarantee
No attack of the enemy can destroy it
This guarantee really is “For Ever”
Because He is.