In 2 Corinthians 4:18 I read, “Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.” (CEV)
Learn to see troubles as opportunities. There is purpose in our suffering. The ultimate hope is that this life is not all there is. Knowing that I will live forever with God in a place without sin and suffering can help me live above the pain I face in this life.
I can handle an enormous amount of frustration, delay, and pain as long as I have hope. But when hope is gone, people give up.
Jesus offers the only hope that is eternal. And it is a hope that will never disappoint. I need the right perspective to understand the hope found in Jesus.
That means I don’t just look at what’s going on right now. Instead of focusing on the temporary, focus on the eternal. For instance, I should pay more attention to God’s Word than the news on your phone.
Difficulties don’t last. But hope in God lasts forever. In 1 Corinthians 13:13 it says, “These three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love” (NCV).
No matter what my circumstances are, they are temporary. No problem comes to stay in my life. It will pass. Even if it is a lifelong chronic problem, I won’t take it into eternity.
Paul reminds me of this in today’s passage from 2 Corinthians 4:18: “Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.” (CEV).
My problems won’t last forever. The coronavirus pandemic won’t last forever. Uncertainty with the economy won’t last forever.
But there are things in God’s universe that I can’t see that will last forever. Faith, hope, and love will last forever. And if I trust in Jesus, I will be with God forever in eternity.
So continue to put hope in Jesus. “Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around “Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.” (CEV)
Learn to see troubles as opportunities. There is purpose in our suffering. The ultimate hope is that this life is not all there is. Knowing that I will live forever with God in a place without sin and suffering can help me live above the pain I face in this life.
I can handle an enormous amount of frustration, delay, and pain as long as I have hope. But when hope is gone, people give up.
Jesus offers the only hope that is eternal. And it is a hope that will never disappoint. I need the right perspective to understand the hope found in Jesus.
That means I don’t just look at what’s going on right now. Instead of focusing on the temporary, focus on the eternal. For instance, I should pay more attention to God’s Word than the news on your phone.
Difficulties don’t last. But hope in God lasts forever. In 1 Corinthians 13:13 it says, “These three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love” (NCV).
No matter what my circumstances are, they are temporary. No problem comes to stay in my life. It will pass. Even if it is a lifelong chronic problem, I won’t take it into eternity.
Paul reminds me of this in today’s passage from 2 Corinthians 4:18: “Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.” (CEV).
My problems won’t last forever. The coronavirus pandemic won’t last forever. Uncertainty with the economy won’t last forever.
But there are things in God’s universe that I can’t see that will last forever. Faith, hope, and love will last forever. And if I trust in Jesus, I will be with God forever in eternity.
So continue to put hope in Jesus. “Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective” (Colossians 3:2 The Message).
My hope in Christ will become a hope fulfilled.
Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective” (Colossians 3:2 The Message).
My hope in Christ will become a hope fulfilled.
In summary, the things that are seen won’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. So keep my mind on those things that cannot be seen. Learn to see troubles as opportunities. There is purpose in our suffering. Afterall, the ultimate hope is that this life is not all there is. Knowing that I will live forever with God, can help me live above the pain I face in this life. I can handle an enormous amount of frustration, delay, and pain as long as I have hope. But when hope is gone, people give up. Jesus offers the only hope that is eternal and I need the right perspective to understand the hope found in Jesus. So don’t just look at what’s going on right now. Focus on the eternal. Difficulties don’t last. But hope in God will. No matter what my circumstances are, they are temporary. No problem comes to stay in my life. It will pass. Even if it is a lifelong chronic problem, because I won’t take it into eternity. So don’t shuffle along, absorbed with the things right in front of me. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ, that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective” My hope in Christ will become a hope fulfilled.
Father, this is a great reminder that knowing there is hope that can be found in you, and it’s one I can take with me into eternity. Unfortunately, I believe I’ve come to a place where the hope I had in my current job and situation is gone. Leadership above me is more interested in accomplishing things in a compressed time schedule, saving money more than they are interested in the team. They continue to ignore and not focus on what the team needs. And as I have learned today, when hope is gone people give up. Father with the help of the Holy Spirit, I ask for help to finish the time I have in my current role well and with excellence, so that I can bring honor and glory to you. I ask you for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions with others. I also ask for help as I seek out the next job role you have for me. These things I pray in your Son Jesus’ name, amen.
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