This devotion is sort of a continuation of yesterday’s, i.e. “this world is not my home.” But it is more. It is also realizing that my view of here is “tainted” by my view of eternity. What I mean by that is my biblical view of eternity influences my view of my time here. let me echo Paul’s words here from 2 Corinthians 5:

For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened-not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be fully clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee…We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight.

Life on this earth is of the “seen” variety. Life in eternity is of the “faith” variety. I can live my life focused on “making mudpies” (as C.S.Lewis called it) or I can live my life focused on pleasing Him with my eyes on eternity.

Might as well prepare now for the future. After all, it comes with a guarantee.

“Father, help me to truly walk by faith and not by sight. That’s more than a catch phrase; it’s a way of life. Take my eyes off here and place them on eternity.”

As a side: I read this from Isaiah 49:16 this morning: “Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” What a tremendous thought! Engraved on His palms.