Perspective - Temporal or Eternal?
“For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven” (Hebrews 13:14). Never forget, we are all just passing through… so how’s your eternal perspective? Your eternal perspective matters greatly, because it views a much larger picture than the one we see in our time-oriented (temporal) lives. Having a proper eternal perspective helps us to focus on things that transcend time like God, grace, mercy, faith, hope and love, instead of losing ourselves in our circumstances which is so easy to do. An eternal perspective also assures us that God has a reason for the things He does, the things He allows and the answers He gives, even if we never understand the reason during our lifetime. As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, one of the greatest destroyers of faith is timing that doesn’t fit our preconceived notions. Living in a world where we expect instant responses to every desire or need is in two words, not reality. Christ told us: “It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father has set by His own authority” (Acts 1:7).
There is no doubt that glorifying God is an enormous privilege and an awesome responsibility. How consistent are you with focusing on what brings glory and honor to God? Do your actions and decisions reflect heavenly priorities? When others see His character on display in our life it reminds them of His power, goodness and grace! With a proper eternal perspective, you will live your life for God's glory, making it the standard by which you evaluate everything you do.
Think about it!
An MCHA Stop~n~Think - 3.28.2025 - Courtesy of MCHA Ministry Coordinator Tim Chastain
