For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
The other day I heard an interview with Max Lucado about his new book, What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age. His entire point is that the best way to go through this life while we’re waiting for Christ’s return is to focus on the One who is our Hope, Glory and future, Jesus.
He goes on to remind us that while Jesus walked this earth, He was always lifting people’s eyes upward and their thoughts went from focusing on the trials, troubles and fears of this life to all the Father has prepared for us not only in this life but the next. When we focus on Jesus and all He provided for us in His death, burial and resurrection, we can’t help but have hope. And hope is a much needed commodity these days if all we look at is what is happening around us. I believe that is why Jesus told us to lift up our heads for our redemption is drawing near, to give us hope. For He who promised is faithful.
The interviewer asked him about his view point on a few denominational hot points such as the different beliefs as to how and when the Rapture will take place. I loved His answer, he said that’s good for vigorous discussion, but not to bring division. The important point is as Believers we all have a Savior who gives us hope and one day we will all spend eternity with Him together! By the way, I strongly suggest reading What Happens Next and then passing it on to give hope and peace to someone else.
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