For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) This scripture is so powerful, God made all things and he knows each life form that falls onto the ground. The word "perish" is a fascinating word, PERISH: To die or be destroyed, especially in a violent or untimely manner: to become destroyed or brought to ruin; to cause to suffer; or cease to exist. To come near to dying of thirst or starvation. I would say "not preserved" is a good meaning for perishing. The world even say "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". The Lord said "He came that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly". Abundant life is the opposite of perishing.
We know that we have seen fruit that sits too long unattended that it winkles, the juice inside dries up, and it decays and goes back to the earth. That's perishing and when we have no money, no food, no joy and no health. We are perishing, winkles appear and we bow down to the ground. The Lord said that "If you believe in the only begotten Son of God you will have everlasting life and should not perish". Listen: ever lasting life, not ending not decaying, not forgotten, For the Lord has said that He will never leave you nor forsake you, that means you are not going to perish in any situation. This is the gospel, which all of us as saved from sin and to all others, that we will not be forgotten to perish nor be destroyed. We can count on this scripture in times of need. That God is able to do exceeding, abundantly, above all that we ask or think according to the power that is working within us. God is a Good God. Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed for I am your God, I will help you, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
