2 Corinthians 4:18 KJV
[18] while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
This is a letter from Paul and Timothy to the church in Corinth, as well as the saints in Achaia. The chapter from where this verse is taken lays emphasis on the work of God in mortal men. It reminds us that all of God's mighty works in man cannot afford to lead to pride, or a sense of self-sufficiency. In all cases, mortal man would think more highly of himself than he ought to. He thinks he has all of life figured out. There is no greater cure to this false sense of importance than salvation. There is nothing that reminds a man of his place and purpose in life than being reminded that I do not own anything down here, and whatever it is I am able to receive is given to me by God. That is the start point of our devotion today. Do I know who I am? Do I know where I am heased or what I am supposed to be doing with my life? Until that is sorted, I may continue to wallow in dangerous ventures, or be distracted by what the world thinks is important.
How do I focus on that which is important? How do I even know what is important? One sure way is to first sort out the control centre of my heart. Whoever sits at the control will define the direction of my life. If it is self, be sure that self will lead you down the path of eternal death. If it is the Spirit of God, you can be sure that He will lead you into pursuits and priorities that line up with the will of God. One thing that must be established is that I cannot afford to be fooled by what mortal men count as important or celebrate. It is not possible to find a single thing that the human nature and the spiritual nature will agree on. Both are under different ownership structures, and both have opposing priorities. No matter how far you try and draw them, or how hard you try to explain it, these two lines will never agree. This is why I need to sort out the foundation of control first and foremost. It is the key to the verse above.
When I have sorted out control, then I am able to see the way God wants me to. Let it be clear that it is the internal control that helps in seeing well. The WE in the verse above does not have general application; it is for those who are under God's management. They keep their hearts on the eternal, whilst sorting out the earthly. They are not fooled by the drama going on around them, but use the provision and resources of the earth to advance the plans and principles of the kingdom of God. They have their hearts set on pilgrimage, sure that this earth is just a temporary phase that will end at some point, and then, the real life that has no end starts. Please note that as it is only your physical eyes that can see it, it will not last. Only that which God is lasts forever. In Him is Life, and in Him is eternal life. Do you have Him? Do I? God's time of favour is here.
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