Life Beyond the Grave

Posted on April 15th, 2025 by Redeemed

I know this subject is usually very scary and alot of people would rather not discuss it, but since this is something that awaits all mankind, it would truly be foolish to run away from talking about it.

The best way to treat what you have no control over, but is sure to be someday, maybe in the future, is to learn as much as one can about such so as to not just prepare but also actually position oneself to benefit from it. Scriptures says that the children of this world are wiser in their dealings and actually know how to position themselves to profit from situations.

Jesus Christ has revealed the mind of the Father to mankind through his teachings as revealed in the Scriptures. What is revealed is enough for anyone who is truly interested and searching to find out that God truly loves mankind. And the Father has sent out invitations inviting many to partake in the wedding banquet He has prepared for those invited to the marriage feast of His Son.

This invitation is likened to a marriage feast invite for guests to come attend the banquet a certain king planned for his son. (Matthew 22:2 - 12). The scope of the initial invitation was limited but was extended to as many as are willing and interested, to come partake of this banquet.

The invitation was extended to all because of the lack of interest of the former invitees. They actually made light of the whole thing and would not budge even when the king sent out several of his servants to inform the invited guests that everything was now ready. They still would not go to the feast and so the king thought to himself, 'if I send my son, they will respect him', but  the king was wrong.

They treated his son harshly, and went their different ways. Some others even went as far as laying hands on the young man and killing him. The king was so angry that he ordered their prosecution and execution, and then opened the gate for everyone to come in but not without a wedding garment.

The garment is symbolic of the righteousness of the saints for man's righteousness is like filthy rags before him. All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags;  we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Isaiah 64: 6.

Everyone that came to the marriage feast was expected to put on a wedding garment (provided by the king), but one of the guest who was admitted in unfortunately was found without one. As the king came to check his guest in the hall, he found one without a garment and He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ (Matthew 22: 12). Jesus Christ said he came to save that which was lost, not those who are perfect or have no need for salvation. All we have gone astray and come short of God's glory (Roman 3: 23). If we hadn't come short of God’s glory, there would be no need for Christ coming.

One of the purpose of Christ coming therefore is to restore us back to glory. The man found without the garment didn't think he needed the garment provided by the King, for this he was cast out where there will be weeping and  gnashing of teeth.

I find it hard to understand why we would not just put on the righteousness that comes  by faith? We don't have to trust in our own works but rather trust in the finished work of Christ - if we do, He is now our righteousness, and His garment covers us completely and qualifies us to stand before the King.

This garment which is the righteousness of God, worn on us by faith in Jesus is received as we profess our faith in Him. When we profess Jesus as Lord over our lives we are born of His Spirit and are now members of God's Kingdom, because they that are born of God’s Spirit are spirits and joint heirs with Christ. He takes away our sins and wear us His righteousness - the LORD my righteousness. When we are properly clothed we won't be found wanting and can come into the Presence of the LORD.

God bless as you ponder on these.

Peace.

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