The End

There are two words which are often used at the end of movies and books. These two words are profound although, they are very small in comparison to other used. These two words are, “The End.” They mark the finality of the journey which one views or reads. It also marks the finality of the journey we all take in our daily lives. Writing to the congregation at Corinth, Paul had to deal with the subject of the resurrection as there were some who denied that it would occur. Having proven that it will occur, that Christ was the firstfruits of the resurrection and that man would one day follow in the resurrection Paul wrote, “Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power” (1 Cor. 15:24). After the resurrection of man, Paul said, “Then cometh the end…” It will be the end of death (v. 26). It will be the end of our labors on this Earth. After man’s judgment it will be the end of one of two things. It will either be the end of all joy and happiness and the beginning of eternal suffering (Matt. 22:13; 25:46) or the end of all suffering and the beginning of eternal joy and happiness (Hebrews 11:24-26). It will be the end of all preparations (Matthew 25:1-13). If man is unprepared now, he will be unprepared at the judgment. Are you ready for “The End”?