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A Matter of Perspective
David Jeremiah
[Moses esteemed] the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
Hebrews 11:26
Recommended Reading
Philippians 3:7-11
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: How long is this going to last? How is this going to change my life? How can I keep this from happening again?
And 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, every day he watched his Hebrew brethren suffer as slaves. He had to make decisions about his future. "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king" (Hebrews 11:27a, italics added). Why? Because "he looked to the reward" (Hebrews 11:26). He faced his 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 the way God sees it -- including the future.
The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.
George Müller
Read-thru-the-Bible
1 Kings 8:22 -- 10:13
David Jeremiah
[Moses esteemed] the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
Hebrews 11:26
Recommended Reading
Philippians 3:7-11
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: How long is this going to last? How is this going to change my life? How can I keep this from happening again?
And 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, every day he watched his Hebrew brethren suffer as slaves. He had to make decisions about his future. "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king" (Hebrews 11:27a, italics added). Why? Because "he looked to the reward" (Hebrews 11:26). He faced his 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 the way God sees it -- including the future.
The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.
George Müller
Read-thru-the-Bible
1 Kings 8:22 -- 10:13
