”Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Greet one another with an holy kiss. All the saints salute you. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.” | 2 Corinthians 13: 11-14

If we read the final words of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians with spiritual eyes, and hear his exhortation to them with spiritual ears, we will enter in to a believers “send off” from earth to glory!

In the “final farewell” to sin, sorrow, pain, and fear; in the very moment that a child of God drops his robe of flesh, and slips into his eternal, glorified robe of Christ’s Righteousness; as he finishes his last step on earth, and takes his first step into paradise, the glory of the gospel cries:

“Be perfect,” It’s time! The presence of sin is officially gone.

“Be of good comfort,” No more sorrow, pain or tears!

“Be of one mind,” Experience the joy and unity of having only one mind with all your brethren; the mind of Christ!

“Live in peace;” There will now be no more trouble or division.

“And the God of love and peace shall be with you.” No more separation from Him. He will dwell with you forever!

“Greet one another with an holy kiss.” Take as long as you want! You have all eternity to greet every soul there.

“All the saints salute you.” They’ve all been waiting for you!

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all.” Welcome to the grace, love, and communion of the Godhead: Eternal fellowship with the Father, Son, and Spirit.

“Amen.”

~ Pastor Gabe Stalnaker

Click here to listen to the message “GOD Is Faithful” (25:49 minutes)

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