Today, we're encouraged to take a step back and re-examine
our views and priorities, focusing on what truly endures. This world, in its
current form, is temporary and fleeting, prompting us to adopt an eternal
perspective.
Verse 31 serves as a sobering reminder that the things of
this world—its systems, pleasures, and pursuits—are temporary. We are called on
to reflect on how we live. Are we living for this life? Or are we keeping
eternity in mind? Our relationships, possessions, and daily routines should be
influenced by the understanding that this world is not our final destination.
Jesus Christ is coming back to earth soon. Following His
return, there will be a final judgment, where those who are dead will stand
before God to be judged according to their works (Revelation 20). After this,
the present world will "pass away with a roar, and the elements will melt
with fervent heat" (2 Peter 3:10). Then, the Lord will create a new Heaven
and a new Earth, free from sin, death, and suffering. God will dwell among His
people, and there will be eternal peace and righteousness.
Recognizing that this world is passing away liberates us
from the hold of temporary concerns and opens our hearts to eternal matters.
Are we living as though our earthly circumstances are the ultimate reality, or
are we focused on the eternal kingdom of God? Jesus advised us, "Do not
store up for yourselves treasures on earth... but store up for yourselves
treasures in heaven" (Matthew 6). Our attention should be on what lasts
forever—our relationship with God and the impact we make on others for His
kingdom.
Practically speaking, this means holding loosely to material
possessions and worldly achievements, knowing that, after all, they’re all
going to burn. Instead, we're called to love deeply, serve selflessly, and give
generously, knowing that these actions resonate in eternity. Our time, talents,
and treasures should be invested in God's work, making a difference that
outlasts the temporary nature of this world.
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