JOY IN HEAVEN Tuesday May 19, 2015
Text: 2 Corinthians 4:15 – 18 Memory verse: v 18
Christianity is life of hope and expectations (Hebrews 11:6). Our hope is in Christ (Romans 8:24; Hebrews 11:1). This prompted Paul to encourage the Corinthians to live by faith and not by sight (5:7). We are to take our eyes off this world, for the troubles will soon be over. Instead, we should fix our eyes on the Almighty, the One who possessed all power, for He will bring joy that will last forever. Our ultimate hope when we are experiencing terrible illness, persecution, or pain is the realization that this life is not all there is—there is life after death! Knowing that we will live forever with God in a place without sin and suffering can help us live above the pain that we face in this life.
Family Bible Notes sums 2 Corinthians 4:18 by saying that, “The endless glories which await faithful ministers and Christians, and for which their present trials are preparing them, are such that, in comparison, the latter are swallowed up and lost in the eternal greatness of the former.” This kind of joy made Jesus to endure all forms of ills to obtain it (Hebrews 12:2). Do you foresee that kind of joy? Does it make you to endure all trials and temptations of life? When you see the glory that awaits us as Christians you will never mind whatever may be the troubles of life that confronts you. It is my gracious desire that God will open your eyes to see His glory in Jesus name.
Food for Thought: 2 Corinthians 5:7
Prayer: Open my eyes O Lord, to behold what you have kept for me so that it will encourage me to live faithful life for you in Jesus name.
No comments:
Post a Comment