Eternal Glory

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Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (ESV)

16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

Devotion:

            Today’s scripture states something that has become obvious to me. That our outer bodies are wearing out over time. It is a very human condition. The longer we live it seems the more fragile our health becomes. I see so many people whose health is slipping away day by day all around me. Therefore, these words of Paul are of great comfort to us as Christians.

            Even though everything seems against us we can trust that in Jesus we have a grand future spread out before us. A future of eternity in the presence of God. We must always remember that what we see on the outside of ourselves, and others is but a shadow of what we are to become. Therefore, we should keep in mind always that we are not mere mortals, but we have an eternal destiny to look forward to. We have never met nor are we destined for ashes considering God’s promises to us.

            Since we have this great promise, we must bear with our health conditions and the other trials we face in this world, always remembering that ultimately things will be made right by you. So, we must be firm in our faith, therefore. Always relying on God’s strength and the fellowship of other believers we can face any trial that Satan, the flesh, or the world send our way. Let us praise God together for his great works in our lives.

Prayer:

            O Most Holy God, we praise you for the salvation you have provided for us in your son, Jesus Christ. We know we can face the future regardless of what is thrown our way by the world. Let us with happy voices lift praises to your holy name both now, and forever more in heaven. Glory to you Lord. We want to worship you with all of our beings. Thanks for all you have done and will continue to do for us. Amen.

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