Do you really believe the words that we hear in the scriptures: that the struggles of this life will lead to the joy of eternity spent in heaven?
Both of the scripture passages proposed for today's meditation hint at this reality. We hear the final words of the Book of Job (Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17) which describe the exceeding prosperity that Job enjoyed after the struggle; and we hear some of the details of the 72 disciples who returned to Jesus to enthusiastically recount the details of their adventures (Lk 10:17-24).
This is the truth for all of us. We can all look forward to heaven: an eternity of joy, constant enthusiasm and excitement because every day will be a new opportunity for adventure. In the meanwhile, we can practice the art of looking forward to such an adventure by looking for the signs of divine intervention: they are constantly present in our daily lives. All we have to do is look for them.
Have a great day.
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