II Corinthians 4:16-18
"Therefore, we do not loose 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."
What am I focusing my eyes on?
Things of this world that are temporary and ever changing or things of God? Things that will last forever and help me not only build a legacy here on earth but to also help me put up stores in heaven. Focusing on God helps us be unwavering, strong and determined. Focusing on God creates a sense of humility that cannot be accomplished by focusing on anything temporary.
Paul says in verse 17 that our troubles are LIGHT and and momentary. Earlier Paul used the word light as an expression of illumination but here he is referring to weight. Rather than troubles being something that weigh us down and become burdensome, we should look at them as light and momentary. Everything in this world is temporary....even our troubles. We must have troubles so that we can show God's strength to others around by how we handle those trials and troubles. They build humility as well. The knowledge that we are so weak in our humaness makes us stronger in Christ.
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