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“"What is Seen is Passing Away"”

Thoughts for Today:

I don't think anyone from the outside would look at Paul's challenges and call them "light and momentary." Yet, Paul does. Why? Because his eyes were firmly fixed on eternity. Not on our perception of reality and what is seen with our eyes (temporary); but on what is unseen (eternity) -- which is ultimately perceived only by faith.

The house where I grew up in Anaheim, California was surrounded by strawberry and tomato fields. Now it's all houses, stores, parking lots, office buildings, and Disneyland. I often wonder as I drive around with my daughter Amanda: What will her world look like when she is my age? How will it be changed? So if we know this world is in a constant state of flux and degradation, then it must be temporary by definition.

On this earth, physical things can last a long time and might even have the appearance of permanency. So do periods of trouble. Life can be hard and difficulties sometimes seem to last forever, but not when we measure them in relationship to coming glory. That's why Paul said his troubles were "light and momentary." These things that are seen are passing away, and will eventually achieve an eternal glory that far outweighs anything in our current predicament.

Questions to Ponder:

Do you feel there is something in your life that is heavy and permanent? I know I feel that way from time to time. But I also know what the Bible says, and I try my best to be faithful to the Lord's Word. Will you change your perspective from what is temporary (our current problems), to what is permanent eternity? Will you begin today?

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About the author

Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.