2 Corinthians 4
"What We Do in Life Echoes in Eternity" Maximus Decimus Meridius
One of my favorite movies is Gladiator; in it General Maximus utters those awesome words. I love this quote because it has its source in the writings of the Apostle Paul.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Life is short, eternity is long, but our lives can make an impact on eternity. I want to be a part of something that makes a difference for eternity, I mean who doesn't? So why does so much of my life seem focused on the world's passing show? The scramble for popularity, riches, pleasure and power are so empty, yet their pull is so strong.
What is the key to release the grip of this world and strengthen our grip of eternity? Here are three questions that can help us transition to an eternal focus.
1. Who will remember anything about your life in 100 years from now? If we are only living for the moment, our life has no more value than a mosquito. But if we live for an audience of one, Jesus, then every act will be remembered by the King for all eternity.
2. Do the things of earth satisfy? If money, power, pleasure and popularity satisfy the human heart, why did Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain take their lives?
3. Will what I worship be enough to save me? If we worship the things of earth, will they serve us well when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death?
So the key to a successful life is living for an eternal impact. It would be wise to focus our lives on activities that will count for eternity. As far as I know only three things will make it through eternity; God, His Word and the souls of people. As we contemplate our actions today let's make it our goal to invest in these three eternal opportunities.
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