That's why we live with such good cheer. You won't see us drooping our heads or dragging our feet! Cramped conditions here don't get us down. They only remind us of the spacious living conditions ahead. It's what we trust in but don't yet see that keeps us going. Do you suppose a few ruts in the road or rocks in the path are going to stop us? When the time comes, we'll be plenty ready to exchange exile for homecoming.
But neither exile nor homecoming is the main thing. Cheerfully pleasing God is the main thing, and that's what we aim to do, regardless of our conditions. Sooner or later we'll all have to face God, regardless of our conditions. We will appear before Christ and take what's coming to us as a result of our actions, either good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10
We get so caught up in life here on earth and trying to make it a good, happy life. This is not our home, we are here to complete a mission. Heaven is our home. Let's keep the main thing - pleasing God. It's time we got busy doing the work of the Lord instead of working for life here on earth. Take up our cross daily!
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