2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (ESV)
17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for
us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 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.
As believers, we are all called to transform the little
world around us. C.S. Lewis offered a thoughtful perspective on remaining
heavenly minded while continuing to make an impact in this present world. In
Mere Christianity, he said. "Hope...means...a continual looking forward to
the eternal world...it does not mean that we are to leave the present world as
it is. If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for
the present world were just those who thought most of the next...It is since
Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have
become so ineffective in this. Aim at Heaven and you will get earth 'thrown
in': aim at earth and you will get neither."
Being heavenly minded is not natural. It happens when we
focus and meditate on the reality and wonderful hope of the world to come. When
we do, we can bring a taste of heaven to the little world around us. So let's
not become complacent -- but stay focused there, so we can be effective here...
and soon enough we will hear the Lord saying, "Well, done thou good and
faithful servant!"
Dear Lord, we pray that we would have our focus on
heaven. Help us to be effective here on Earth as we strive to bring as many
with us to Heaven. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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