Temporary Satisfaction

Temporary Satisfaction

Throughout my life, I’ve had moments where I sought things that would only provide me with temporary satisfaction.

I worked hard to become a college tennis player. Today, I couldn’t beat a kindergartner. I planned many vacations with my wife. Each has come and gone and life is back to “normal.”

I’ve had friends that I’m no longer acquainted with. I’ve been in small groups that did not last. And certainly there are things that I have done that I do not remember. Each one providing temporary satisfaction. 

In this passage, Paul is teaching us to focus our lives on doing things that honor God. When we live our lives for Christ, we fix our eyes on what is eternal. That’s the way to live. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Today’s Readings:

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10; Psalm 44:9-26; Proverbs 22-13