Eternity

 2 Corinthians 4:18 ESV

 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.


We tend to assume the opposite of this verse. We think the things we can see, touch, taste, smell and hear are the definite things. We reckon unseen things are more ethereal and uncertain.

In reality, the opposite of our assumptions are true. God, the Source of all reality, is Spirit, and his worshippers must worship him in spirit and truth. We're not just flesh and blood; we're souls and spirits.

This world and its desires are passing away. We're not to get too comfortable here. This world isn't our home, we're just passing through.

We either belong in our heavenly Father's house, through faith in his Son, or else we face eternal estrangement from him. The new creation or the lake of fire are both eternal. All that we take for granted in this life will fade away.

'Our heavenly Father, help us to have spiritual insight to see the fragility of materialism, and the certainty of spiritual realities. Please prepare us for the new creation, until you call us home. In Christ's name, amen'.

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