| “Living
Today with Eternity in Mind””There are amazing things we see in
creation; everything brought into existence by an all-powerful and eternal
God. But nothing in creation compares to God’s design of man. We are born
into this world, bound by time, yet God created us for eternity (Ecc.3:11).
So as we live the lives God has granted us, trying to make good use of our
time (Eph.5:15-16), we do so with eternity as the backdrop. Each day that is
before us, each choice we have to make, every direction we decide to go has
an effect on our ultimate destination, which is either an eternity with God,
or being ever separated from Him.””A. Living with an Eternal
(James 4:13-15)””1.
What’s your attitude about this world? (Rom 8:18)””2. Understand that your station in life right
now can affect your outlook (Rom.14:11; 1 Peter 4:7-11; 2
Cor.””4:16-18) We have to
view ourselves as (1 Pet 2:9-11;
Phil 3:20-21)””3. Remember
how Jesus and the apostles viewed things
Jesus (John 8:23; John 18:33-36; John 12:25)””Apostles (Romans 12:2; James 4:4; 1 John
2:15-16)””B. Keeping
our on the
(Psalm 73)””1. There
is a powerful biblical example of what can happen when a believer gets his
eyes off the Lord and””starts focusing on transient things rather
than eternal matters. Psalm 73 contains the confession
Asaph.””2. Struggling with
the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:1-3)
Asaph’s wrong attitude (Psalm 73:4-5,12-14)””3. Asaph’s turning point (Psalm 73:17-19)
Asaph’s faith restored (Psalm 73:21-22; also note 2 Timothy
2:13).””C. Focus Your
Mind””1. Paul tells us how
to guard against becoming comfortable with the world. (Colossians 3:2;
Philippians 4:8)””2. Live
triumphant in Christ and embrace your heritage (1 Peter 2:11; Hebrews 11:13;
Philippians 3:19-20).””a.
Are you longing for the Lord’s return? Are you ready for the Lord to
come….have you been living””with Heaven in view, with eternity in
mind? (2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians
1:23-24).””b. “Lord, keep me
eternity conscious.”””Living with Heaven and our eternity in mind
is one of the keys to overcoming. It is something that will be
important””for those who live as Christians in an increasingly dark
world. Let the “joy of the Lord” be your strength. (Neh.8:10)” |
