The Word - May 29, 2012 - LIVING IN TIME WITH ETERNITY IN MIND

"For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have, which is Jesus Christ. Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials, gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay or straw. But on the judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work the builder has done." (I Corinthians 3:11-13).

The most difficult task we face with living the Christian life is trying to deal with the tension of both living this life to the fullest here in time and at the same time facing the fact that we are really pilgrims and strangers, for this is not our real home.

The hard truth is that if we are really Christ's disciples, we eagerly accept the fact and learn to live every day in the world with eternity in mind.

Notice that each of us individually will be held accountable for our choices as we decide how to structure our lives as the children of the most High God. The critical question is: what will the fire reveal?

Finally, if we build wisely, the reward will be great. Our home in heaven is our motivation and destiny. When we live with the light of heaven burning brightly in our eyes, we will experience a passion and purpose that will glorify our Lord. Someone has said, "We have been called to live in this life for a time we cannot see, except through the eyes of faith."

Prayer: "Father, help me to live here in time with the light of eternity burning in my heart! In Jesus name. Amen