MORNING MANNA 8-27-24
INSPIRED BY THE INVISIBLE
“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal”.–2 Cor. 4:18
The first twenty years of my ministry I spent a lot of time away from home preaching revival meetings, etc. In doing so I often found myself in unpleasant situations. Although the ministry is a great delight it is difficult. The thing that kept me going was knowing my stay there would be short and I would return home after the meeting was over. At home I could feel the embrace of my wife, hear the laughter of my children, eat home-cooked meals, and sleep in my own bed. Indeed–“there’s no place like home”. That inspired me and kept me going through the days away. Knowing something good lies ahead helps us get through the difficulties we encounter.
That’s why I keep saying,”For the Christian, the best is always yet to come”. That’s a fact and knowing it is so helps us.The anticipation of something delightful can be a great encouragement when you are facing unpleasant situations. If you only focus on your present problems it will drain you of .energy and drive you to despair. But when we know that we only have to endure for a brief time it makes matters a lot easier. It gives us joy in our journey. For that reason we ought to think much and more about heaven. The hope of heaven can help you like nothing else. The reality of it brings great relief to God’s weary workers and cheer to His children.
As Paul said,” “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Regardless of what you’re going through, if you know the Lord, things will get better, much better, they will in fact be perfect! It’s just a matter of time. If Christ is your Savior then God is your Father, heaven is your home, and the Holy Spirit is your Helper until you get there. Don’t let the hardness of the way cloud your vision and rob you of your joy. Soon your journey will end and you will be home at last. There everything will be absolute perfection. So, keep your eyes on the prize! It will be worth it all. – HDS, revised from 7-13-10
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E.
Humble, Tx. 77346
