See that you do not refuse the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject the one who warns from heaven! At that time his voice shook the earth; but now he has promised, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heaven." This phrase, "Yet once more," indicates the removal of what is shaken – that is, created things – so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe; for indeed our God is a consuming fire.

Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held in honor by all, and let the marriage bed be kept undefiled; for God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you." So we can say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"

Hebrews 12:25-13:6

The Bible tells us that someday earth will melt away with heat. Everything on it will be destroyed. So keep life in perspective. Most of the things we worry about have no eternal significance. There will be a time when what seemed permanent will be gone. What you fear the most today will be forgotten like yesterday’s headlines. What really matters is what you do today that has a touch of eternity about it. What is your perspective? Keep your eyes on heaven and away from earth.

The one who lives for this life only will have eternity to regret it.

Our Daily Bread – July 5, 2004