7TH SEPTEMBER
1 John 2:15-17
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.”
We are naturally drawn to the things that do not last!
“The desires of the flesh” (desire for physical pleasure), “the desires of the eyes” (desire for things we see) and “the pride of life” (the desire to be right, to be popular, to be in control, to be important) — these things come very naturally to us, don’t they?
If that’s so, then we have to take the initiative if we want to live for things that matter. The fact is that we drift towards these meaningless things and we have to purposefully set our minds and hearts on “the love of the Father.” We have to actively decide each moment to live for God.
What is there that you focus on in your life that will make a difference forever? Prayer, time with God in his word, sharing Christ with others, encouraging people, helping those in need, representing God in every situation you find yourself. Set your love on what will last.
MAKE IT PERSONAL
What is God challenging you about today that you are drawn to but will not count for eternity?