MORNING MANNA 2-18-23
FUTURE FOCUSED
” For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.“- 2 Cor.4:17-18
The thing that keeps me going is knowing the best is yet to come. It is our focus on the future, as joint heirs with Christ, that enables us to endure the hardships of life. Knowing that God will use all things for some good helps us to cope with the bad! As Paul said in Rom.8:18 “ For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
Arthur Pink said:Our afflictions are light, when compared with what we really deserve.
They are light, when compared with the sufferings of the Lord Jesus.
But perhaps their real lightness is best seen, by comparing them with the weight of glory which is awaiting us!”
JamesSmith wrote in 1840–
Glory which will exclude all pain and suffering, all sin and sorrow!
Glory beyond the reach of all foes and the cause of all trouble!
Glory which includes happiness—perfect, perpetual, never-ending happiness!
Glory which includes honor—the highest, holiest, and most satisfying honor!
Glory, or splendor—which will fill the soul, clothe the body, and dignify the entire person forever!”
All this God, who cannot lie, has promised to His children. So stay focused on the future! – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
