What Is Unseen Is Eternal
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting
away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 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.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
We know we are getting older. It is a process that began on the
day we were born, and it will continue until we leave this earth. Eternally, we
will be young again. We will see and hear clearly, because our focus will be on
our Lord Jesus and God, the creator of the universe.
Aging is inevitable. Unfortunately, society has taught us to
fear advancing old age and to disguise its reality as much as possible. But
aging can actually be a wonderful thing. Followers of Jesus have the capacity
to get significantly better with age.
Just as there are physical signs that reveal we are getting
older, there are signs that we are getting better. Rather than becoming more
crotchety, intolerant, and unloving, the maturing follower of Jesus grows
better at forgiving, loving, and caring.
Growing older is a continuation of the journey to become more
like Jesus, which means that as time goes on our heart
and attitudes should increasingly resonate with and reflect the compelling
character and loving ways of our Savior.
So as we grow older, let’s embrace the opportunity to become
spiritually more like Jesus. Our friends will notice that we look better with
age.
Don’t just grow older – grow better as a
follower of Jesus.
Our Daily Bread –