September 1 Fix Our Eyes on Him 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
Troubles are present in every area of living! Difficulties, misunderstandings, conflicts, prejudices, hatred, and a host of other issues are a constant in our human existence! How are we to navigate through this insanity and how are we to tolerate the challenges that we are faced with? When I ponder this issue, and I pray to God for clarity and guidance, I am presented with a beautiful reality! I can hear my God expressing that I should see all of these things from His perspective. He is telling me to let the Light of His Presence fill my mind with His view of this world, and to realize that when things don’t go my way, that He is there to make things right! Can you hear Him speaking to you through His Holy Word? I can hear Him saying, “Don’t let the petty issues of the day, caused my others that have no clue, to dictate your hope, your attitude and your response to the insanity!” If we are to truly walk in the newness of life that He provides through His Shed Blood, then we have to recognize the “Life-Changing” reality of His Atonement for our sins and begin to see the world through His Eyes! Please do not waste your precious energies on the petty problems of this present age, and do not allow others, and their misguided words and behaviors, to determine your joy, your attitude, and your obedience! I love what Paul says, “all of these troubles are light and momentary, compared to the eternal glory that is ours!” When I catch myself being consumed by the troubles of the day, and I am presented with issues that should not be issues among “Grown” people, I stop, drop, and pray! I admit that at times, the sheer volume of issues can be overwhelming, but, again, I stop, drop, and PRAY! Isn’t it a blessing to know that these temporary irritations and issues are just that, TEMPORARY! Please trust God and do not let others steal your attitude and joy! Remember, this world is not our home, we are just passing through! Stay Strong, Stay Focused …THE BEST IS YET TO BE!