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A Matter of Perspective

 

Hebrews 11:26 - Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. 

Most of the anxiety we experience in life has to do with the future – the unknown. Even if we are going through something difficult right now, we still think of the future. We wonder, how long is this going to last? How is this going to change my life? How can I keep this from happening again?

When it comes to the future, there are only two ways to approach it: with faith or with fear. When Moses grew up in the lap of luxury in Egypt, everyday he watched his Hebrew brethren suffer as slaves. He had to make decisions about his future. Hebrews 11:27 - By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible. Why? Because, “he looked to the reward” (Hebrews 11:26). Moses faced the future with faith, not with fear, because his perspective was heavenly, not earthly. He gave up the riches of Egypt to gain the rewards of eternity, knowing there was no comparison.

If you are tempted to fear something in your future, let a heavenly perspective give you faith instead. A heavenly perspective means seeing life – including the future- the way God sees it.

From – “Walking With God” by David Jeremiah