…but god… Episode 202
Transcript
“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be discovered. Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!” 2 Peter 3:10-12 NASB2020
If the things of the earth will be destroyed and if we are here on earth for but a breath of eternity, then why do we cling to things: the newest iPhone, Cars, homes, boats, and our retirement accounts. Those things are not bad and if you are blessed be be able to afford those things after tithing that’s great. Because it’s so important to be good stewards of what God has blessed us with. However, if we are looking to those things as comfort or for happiness and relaxation in our retirement then we need to remember those things are temporal and we must always be focused on the eternal. Again Peter uses Jesus’ words. “But He responded and said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down.” Matthew 24:2 NASB2020
As well as these word’s spoken by Jesus later in Chapter 24; “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. For this reason you must be ready as well; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not think He will.” Matthew 24:42-44 NASB2020
If we are always ready we don’t have to get ready. Therefore, be prayed up and packed up for the train’s coming and this world will be no more. Let us focus on the eternal things, fulfilling the great commission by sharing the Good News so that all will know and seek the Lord. Lord, we thank you for our eternal salvation through Christ’s death resurrection and ascension. Help us to focus on the eternal and to always be prepared to give an account of your salvation story in our lives. Lord please use us today to glorify your eternal kingdom. In Jesus Name we pray! Amen…
Shalom, Shalom blessings, Press in and Press On!
Hosted by Chad McBeam
