“Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 (CEV) Human beings can handle an enormous amount of frustration, delay, and pain as long as they have hope. But when hope is gone, people give up. Jesus offers the only hope that is eternal. And it is a hope that will never disappoint. But you need the right perspective to understand the hope found in Jesus. That means you don’t just look at what’s going on right now. Instead of focusing on the temporary, focus on the eternal. For instance, pay more attention to God’s Word than the news on your smartphone. Difficulties don’t last. But hope in God lasts forever. The Bible says, “These three things continue forever: faith, hope, and love. And the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13 NCV). There's a famous quote from old: “This too shall pass.” It reminds us that no matter what our circumstances are, they are temporary. No problem comes to stay in your life. It will pass. Even if it is a lifelong chronic problem, you won’t take it into eternity. Paul reminds us of this in 2 Corinthians 4:18: “Things that are seen don’t last forever, but things that are not seen are eternal. That’s why we keep our minds on the things that cannot be seen.” (CEV). Your problems won’t last forever. The coronavirus pandemic won’t last forever. Uncertainty with the economy won’t last forever. But there are things in God’s universe that you can’t see that will last forever. Faith, hope, and love will last forever. And if you trust in Jesus, you will be with God forever in eternity. Put your hope in Jesus. “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth." (Colossioans 3:2 ESV). Your hope in Christ will become a hope fulfilled.
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