"Eternity is just the beginning"

I saw this statement on the posters advertising the new Twilight movie, 'Eternity is just the beginning', and I thought, 'What rubbish - they have no idea what they are talking about!" But the phrase has stayed in my head. (Their clever idea all the time!)

I think my initial thought was "If only they understood what 'eternity' meant, and what glory awaits us if we know the Lord of all eternity." What a great point for discussion with someone. Aha... we can use this as a lever to spiritual conversations. Good one!

But then I was reading in Daniel about the 'Ancient of Days' on his throne, and the Kingdom that will never be destroyed, and 'his dominion will never end.' It is not just about eternity as compared to time - it is about the King of all Kings, the one who rules in eternity, who rules in love and power and righteousness. And the 'Lamb upon the Throne' who all will worship. So that phrase is true, 'Eternity IS just the beginning' of the glory that awaits us. Do we think about this much - or at all? We will rule with him over the cosmos - over other created beings. Wow! And our training is happening now! How are we ruling (through his Spirit in us) over the works of darkness in our lives, and our hearts? Hmmm. More succumbing than ruling, some days??

"Lord of all eternity, present in time and in our hearts now, what a phenominal privilege is ours, to partner with you in your eternal kingdom. We are on the winning side. Help us today to get a renewed sense that the trials and trip-ups of our earthly life are as nothing in the light of your eternal glory, that we can just have a taste of here and will revel in one day. Hallelujah! Help us find moments to share this glory with someone else, so they can step into this glorious eternity with you. Amen, let it be!"