There are so many things you can do with your youth. Physically and socially, you’re at the peak of your game. Our society has an obsession with youth. So many of our shows and our commercials are geared toward youth. But youth can also be deceptive. There’s an illusion that you will always be young. Take it from a 40 year old, that will not always be the case.
This is what this passage reminds us of—of our own mortality and the even greater future that awaits us. Paul compares our bodies to temporary “tents” that can and will be destroyed one day. But he encourages with God’s promise of a better “buildings” or bodies as we live in heaven with God. To be young on earth is great, but to live forever with God for all eternity is infinitely better.
By keeping heaven on our minds, it helps us to properly order our earthly loves. Being athletic on earth is great, but it’s not everything because when we get to heaven it’ll be better. Being successful in the eyes of the world is fine, but it’s not everything because when we get to heaven it’ll be better. Relationship with a significant other is great, but it’s not everything because when we get to heaven it’ll be better.
Ironically, thinking of heaven helps keep us grounded. It doesn’t allow the things we have on earth to become an idol or a mini-god.
Are you keeping heaven on your mind?
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